Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally
Children, Youth and Family-Charity Village
Helps empower children, youth, and families.
Case Management/Child & Youth Worker Counselor
Qualifications:
- Child & Youth Worker degree, BSW, MSW or degree in an accredited human service / social service program.
- 3 years experience supporting at risk homeless youth who face numerous barriers.
- 3 to 5 years counselling experience in evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, BSFT, etc.).
- Understanding of challenges experienced by hard-to-serve clients in obtaining housing, employment, educational and community opportunities.
- Effective knowledge of agencies, resources and supports in Peel region, including addictions services and mental health agencies and resources.
- Experience working from an anti-oppressive framework, including commitment to work with the socially and economically disadvantaged, supporting youth that have been victimized through sexual exploitation and multicultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated and proven ability to engage homeless youth in an outreach or shelter setting with positive measurable outcomes.
- Strong understanding and experience working with a harm reduction philosophy.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, advocacy, mediation, problem solving, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational, effective time management and planning skills.
- Excellent writing and documentation skills including the ability to research and complete applications and supporting documentation.
- Knowledge of social media concepts and functions.
- Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certification.
- Knowledge of OW, PHIPP, ODSP, CAS and other forms of financial aid to obtain housing or prevent housing loss.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and with insurance coverage is mandatory.
- Proficient with computers, remote access, MS Office products, database entry and compiling statistics.
- Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be condition of employment.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
World Vision International
"A Global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice."
Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Bachelor's degree in child development, international affairs, public health or related field
Very strong Facilitation and communication skills
Very strong ability to write, edit, and speak English (Previous experience writing, editing and/or publishing articles and taking photos)
A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and humanitarian mandate.
Full adherence to World Vision Lebanon Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
Must be able to represent World Vision to major program stakeholders and donors in a highly professional manner, in person and in writing.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Minimum 3 years of experience working in international affairs, advocacy with Lebanese civil society
Ability to work with minimal direction, with team members as well as alone.
Experience of coordinating work between different stakeholders
Ability to cope with working in a dynamic and changing environment.
Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context
A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
Experience in planning and implementing advocacy campaigns and engaging with various audiences and coordinating project with other local NGOs is preferred.
Experience in organizing events with Civil society and engaging in public campaigns
Good knowledge of human rights/child rights particularly in the Lebanese context
Good knowledge of child rights and development discourse
Can identify major stakeholders involved in child wellbeing matters in the country
Position requires in-country travel for up to 30 per cent of working hours.
Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.
Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster. Also requires willingness to undergo World Vision and external training on how to respond to such emergencies, including first aid training.
Willingness to develop survival and security skills for various risks and challenges encountered in emergency situations.
Willingness to undergo first aid and security training.
Links:
Children, Youth and Family - Charity Village
https://charityvillage.com/cms/organizations/international-relief-development-peace
World Vision International
https://www.wvi.org
Society for Nonprofits
https://www.snpo.org
