Young Moms Etobicoke Program Leader
About the role
About The Young Parents Program Young Parents is a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited and exists to offer hope and help to pregnant and parenting youth ages 15-25. We believe in the potential of every young parent to become a transformative presence in their homes and communities. We do this by offering weekly programs and one-to-one mentorship, as well as advocacy and emergency care.
For more information, visit our website: www.youngparents.ca
The Young Moms Etobicoke Program Leader will work alongside the existing Young Parents team to develop and oversee our Etobicoke Young Moms program, which includes providing practical supports and life skills training, as well as emotional and spiritual support through our weekly group program and one-to-one mentorship. This position would include leading volunteers and engaging neighbourhood churches and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and supervise program for young moms in South-Central Etobicoke and surrounding area
- Provide spiritual mentoring, teaching, and whole person care and development for participants
- Recruit and oversee staff and volunteers in young moms programming
- Care for the personal and spiritual well-being of staff and volunteers in young moms programming
- Network with local community partners and churches to effectively run and resource programs
- Work collaboratively with the Young Parents team to plan and implement curriculum for the program
- Fully engage in Young Parents team meetings, fundraising, and training, and participate with the South Central Etobicoke team for strategic meetings and fundraising
Requirements We are looking for someone with:
- 3+ years related experience in a similar leadership role
- Strong personal spiritual vitality and commitment to Jesus Christ
- Compassionate heart toward young moms, their children and families
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Team player with strong initiative
- Confidence in relational ministry
- Active participation in a local church body
- Related experience with youth experiencing marginalization, trauma, mental health challenges
Position Information This is a part-time position (20-22 hours/week). The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team.
To Apply Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) your heart for youth (particularly young moms) and (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)
If you have any further questions, please contact David @ dannesley@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1477. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Youth Unlimited (YFC Toronto)
We are all about transformation. Our vision is that every young person in the GTA will be transformed by God's love and life-changing power and will be a redemptive presence in their family, community, and beyond.
With over 1 million young people in the GTA, our aim is to reach them through grassroots programming, a vision for wholistic transformation, and a network of local partnerships across the city.
We have over 60 active initiatives reaching almost 1500 youth on a regular basis.
Young Moms Etobicoke Program Leader
About the role
About The Young Parents Program Young Parents is a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited and exists to offer hope and help to pregnant and parenting youth ages 15-25. We believe in the potential of every young parent to become a transformative presence in their homes and communities. We do this by offering weekly programs and one-to-one mentorship, as well as advocacy and emergency care.
For more information, visit our website: www.youngparents.ca
The Young Moms Etobicoke Program Leader will work alongside the existing Young Parents team to develop and oversee our Etobicoke Young Moms program, which includes providing practical supports and life skills training, as well as emotional and spiritual support through our weekly group program and one-to-one mentorship. This position would include leading volunteers and engaging neighbourhood churches and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and supervise program for young moms in South-Central Etobicoke and surrounding area
- Provide spiritual mentoring, teaching, and whole person care and development for participants
- Recruit and oversee staff and volunteers in young moms programming
- Care for the personal and spiritual well-being of staff and volunteers in young moms programming
- Network with local community partners and churches to effectively run and resource programs
- Work collaboratively with the Young Parents team to plan and implement curriculum for the program
- Fully engage in Young Parents team meetings, fundraising, and training, and participate with the South Central Etobicoke team for strategic meetings and fundraising
Requirements We are looking for someone with:
- 3+ years related experience in a similar leadership role
- Strong personal spiritual vitality and commitment to Jesus Christ
- Compassionate heart toward young moms, their children and families
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Team player with strong initiative
- Confidence in relational ministry
- Active participation in a local church body
- Related experience with youth experiencing marginalization, trauma, mental health challenges
Position Information This is a part-time position (20-22 hours/week). The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team.
To Apply Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) your heart for youth (particularly young moms) and (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)
If you have any further questions, please contact David @ dannesley@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1477. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Youth Unlimited (YFC Toronto)
We are all about transformation. Our vision is that every young person in the GTA will be transformed by God's love and life-changing power and will be a redemptive presence in their family, community, and beyond.
With over 1 million young people in the GTA, our aim is to reach them through grassroots programming, a vision for wholistic transformation, and a network of local partnerships across the city.
We have over 60 active initiatives reaching almost 1500 youth on a regular basis.