Position Description

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is a vibrant, non-profit Christian organization leading a collective movement to end chronic poverty in Toronto. Since 1896, we’ve worked to transform the lives of people living with poverty, going beyond immediate needs by offering wrap-around support via holistic programs and services, and a pathway which enables street-involved youth, families in need, adults experiencing poverty and vulnerable communities to move from surviving to thriving.

To make this happen, we are passionate about investing in the people we work with, and look for a diverse range of staff who are key for us to advance our mission: Christians who have a heart for neighbours in need, a desire to transform the lives of our community members, and who believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. 

If you are inspired by our vision and feel a true call to contribute to YSM’s work, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

As a staff member at YSM, some of the things you can look forward to include a values-based and highly collaborative and engaging work environment with a high value on staff’s mental health and well-being; meaningful, innovative and impactful work, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community, as well as flexible hybrid work arrangements. Our competitive Total Rewards compensation package also includes Group RRSP matching, annual leave and paid personal days, comprehensive health and dental care coverage, an Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes counselling services by Christian professionals, and numerous other perks.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Educational Supports Facilitator to coordinate and provide academic and care management support in a positive, engaging, and encouraging environment for school-aged children. While keeping with YSM’s mission, goal, core values and biblical foundations.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver engaging quality educational programming for school aged children in the Downtown East Toronto area.
• To provide consistent and intentional case management support for up to 15 children & youth with a focus on education, life skills and personal development
• To ensure safe and fun environments for academic enrichment opportunities homework support for students in elementary and middle school
• To develop and deliver workshops for children and youth that build life skills related to academic success such as resiliency, study habits, time management and note taking
• Supervise a dynamic team of highly qualified volunteer tutors
• Ensure activities and impact outcomes (TIMESTR) are achieved, documented and communicated effectively
• Cultivate strategic external partnerships

Qualifications:

• University or College Degree in related field
• Educational or social services professional with a passion for serving children and youth impacted by urban poverty
• Demonstrated results working within a multi-service agency
• Collaborative, trauma-informed, client centered care approach to youth work
• Ability to thrive in diversity and work within an anti-oppressive framework
• Strong administrative, volunteer management and communication skills
• Commitment to YSM’s mission, principles and faith-based values
• Familiarity with Salesforce is an asset.

Compensation: YSM offers market competitive rates and will pay a starting salary of $54,016.58 for this role, combined with a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks.

Deadline for Application: Until Position is Filled

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note that YSM does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.

Learn more about YSM at www.ysm.ca 

Date Posted: October 29, 2024