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SalaryOur Vision: Safe, Hopeful, Healthy Communities
Our Mission: We empower and engage young people, families and communities through collaboration, innovation and excellence.
DFCC is seeking to fill the position of:
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Full-time
Start Date: as soon as possible
Do you want to be part of a dynamic Team working towards building safe, hopeful, healthy communities? Are you passionate about providing hope to young people and families? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be exactly who we're looking for!
Violence Prevention Program (VPP) is designed to change school, community and young people’s culture and values about violence, diversity, equity, inclusion, abuse, bullying and respect through interactive, evidence-informed workshops available 12 months of the year throughout Durham Region to: students attending schools (Grades 7-12); parent/families; youth/community centres; and youth custody/detention facilities. VPP also promotes healthy relationships, overall health and wellbeing, and, provides a message of violence alternative solutions to young people (12-18 years), teachers, parents/families and the broader community.
The VPP Workshop Facilitator is responsible for providing direct service to young people, parents/families through the presentation of interactive, evidence-informed workshops. These workshops take place in elementary and secondary schools as well as in community settings like youth/community centres and youth custody/detention facilities. Workshop topics include (but are not limited to) Anger Management, Anti-Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Healthy Relationships, Youth Gang Awareness, Cyber Safe, Combatting Racism, Self-Esteem.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Values, promotes and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices.
- Demonstrated anti-oppression, anti-discrimination and anti-racism practices and approach.
- A solid understanding of psychosocial development for youth
- Public speaking skills and computer literacy.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience, Training and Education:
- Minimum of an Undergraduate Degree or Community College Diploma in the Social Services and related experience in mental health, day treatment and other social/educational setting.
- Extensive experience working with youth.
- Extensive experience as a Workshop Facilitator.
Durham Family Court Clinic (DFCC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, together with anti-oppressive, anti-discrimination and anti-racism practices and approaches. DFCC employees are also expected to demonstrate this commitment as well as a commitment to DFCC’s Vision, Mission, Values and strategic direction. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
If you are interested in joining the dynamic team of experienced professionals at DFCC, who are dedicated to safe, hopeful, healthy communities, please submit cover letter and resumé.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DFCC will make every effort to accommodate any needs of candidates through the hiring process. If contacted for an interview, please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,671.98-$46,882.82 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:
- workshop facilitation: 1 year (required)
- engaging with youth in a work setting: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7 (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-02-09
