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youth worker

Newmarket, ON
CA$35,360 - CA$72,800/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

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$58,060 to $63,570 annual salary

About the role

Are you passionate about seeing young people thriving in their day-to-day lives? Do you enjoy working with your hands and teaching skills to others? Do you have a vibrant Christian faith and a desire to see others encounter God?s love? The Shop, a ministry of Youth Unlimited in Newmarket, is hiring a Youth Worker to help us.About The ShopThe Shop Vehicle Donation Program, a ministry initiative of Youth Unlimited, exists to create life-changing opportunities for youth through hands-on automotive training, mentorship, and employment preparation. Through donated vehicles, The Shop provides young people with practical experience in automotive service, while building confidence and character in a supportive environment.About the RoleThe Shop Youth Worker will join a team of youth workers, mechanics, and administrators to provide key support in the area of youth mentoring and skills training on our automotive Shop floor.They will work alongside the existing Shop team to provide mentorship, life skills, and job skills training, which includes providing hands-on training with Shop tools on donated cars, while also providing life skills, emotional, and spiritual support through one-to-one mentorship. This position includes working directly with youth as well as providing secondary support to other youth workers on the team. The Shop is a social enterprise, and this role will be required to engage in youth mentoring while also completing tasks required for the effective operation of the enterprise. Visit www.vehicledonate.ca for a look at our broader activities.This is a new opportunity, and the position is currently unfilled. We?re excited to find the right person to join our team! Key Role OutcomesYouth experience spiritual growth through consistent Christ-centered mentorship, presence, and discipleship.Youth develop foundational job skills, confidence, and work habits through hands-on participation and guidance.Youth feel known, welcomed, supported, and encouraged within The Shop community.The Shop?s daily programming is strengthened through this Youth Worker?s relational presence, technical support, and reliability.The above initiatives will contribute to the fulfillment of the Shop team vision and YU chapter vision.Responsibilities:Provide spiritual mentorship, guidance, and whole-person care to youth served by The Shop, both on-site and in approved off-site contexts.Support youth in developing basic job skills through hands-on assistance in automotive, small engine repair, and related shop activities.Participate in informal and group-based discipleship moments, including workbench conversations, shared meals, and group discussions.Provide consistent relational presence during Shop programming, offering encouragement, accountability, and support to youth.Assist with operational tasks that support programming, including vehicle repairs, shop preparation, and approved administrative needs.Key Requirements:We are looking for someone with:A ministry heart and a desire to mentor young people and invest in the local communityStrong personal spiritual vitality and commitment to Jesus ChristA faithful and contributing membership at a local church2-3 years of youth experience or other equivalent  Proficiency or interest in vehicle repairsPosition InformationThis position is full-time at 44 hours/week. The expected salary range is $58,060 to $63,570. 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 through the "Apply Now" link. 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 and (c) any experience

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