Outreach Worker

Outreach Worker: Full Time (32-40 hrs/Wk) Position

Toronto City Mission

is a Christian based charitable organization that focuses on building loving relationships to bring hope to children and families impacted by poverty. We help children, youth, and adults rise above poverty by providing preventative programs, building relationships, and raising leaders. Our programs are designed to equip them to make wise choices about school, friends, relationships, work, and the future.

Objective

The Outreach Worker will work alongside the existing Outreach Workers to plan and oversee a number of community programs to build relationships with families in the community. These programs include KIC (Kids in Community) After school program, EPIC (Education Provided in Community) tutoring, TLC (Teens Leading Community) Leadership Program, and Sonshine Day Camp during March Break and in the Summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Confidently lead and direct large groups of kids/youth and volunteers in a program setting. Includes school year and summer programs.
• Oversee the program registration process
• Recruit, direct, and provide personal and spiritual support to team of volunteers, interns and placement students
• Schedule the specifics of the program events and volunteer support
• Order program resources
• Provide mentorship and discipleship of youth in the Teens Leading Community Program
• Reach out to parents and provide support as needed
• Take action to deal with incidents and parent concerns
• Connect with local partners such as community organizations and churches
• Participate in staff meetings and completing training sessions
• Submit monthly reports
• Contribute to TCM blog, newsletter, and social media posts

Requirements

• A post secondary degree or diploma. Candidates that are actively pursuing the completion of a post secondary degree or diploma may also be considered.
• 2+ years’ related experience in a similar leadership role
• Strong personal spiritual life and commitment to Jesus Christ
• Active participation in a local church body
• Confidence in relational ministry

Core Competencies

• A passion and vision to see families impacted by poverty lead transformed lives
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong capacity for organization, managing conflicts, and problem solving
• Reliable, takes initiative, and self-motivated
• Embrace and adapt to growth, change, innovation and creativity
• Strong team player and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

• May entail working in high-stress environments (e.g. when managing people and tasks simultaneously)
• Some travel may be required (within the greater Toronto area)
• Overtime and hours outside of typical working schedule may be required

Compensation Salary plus benefits is based on a faith support model. A successful applicant will be required to commit to raising 100% of his/her salary and gather a personal support team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Experience:

• Presentation skills: 1 year (required)
• Public speaking: 1 year (required)
• Leadership: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person