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CASE COORDINATOR
YORK REGION

Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is a non-profit, charitable organization servicing the GTA and York Region.  The agency matches Youth volunteers aged 16 to 29 with children aged 6 to 15, who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or cultural adjustment difficulties. The goal of the program is to provide a child with a positive role model through a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a Youth volunteer.
 
As a Case Coordinator, you will use your superior assessment and case management skills to create and support mentoring relationships (matches) between our Youth volunteers and our Junior Youth (children). Your performance will be evaluated based on the quantity of matches made (10 per month) and the quality of support you provide your caseload. You will also be evaluated on your ability to work as a cooperative member of the YAY team, your adherence to policies and procedures and other goals as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview and assess potential volunteers and children by conducting home visits
• Match Youth Volunteers and Junior Youth at a benchmark of 10 matches per month while maintaining a case load
• Provide referrals and information about community resources
• Maintain links with community professionals to promote the agency, generate referrals of children and youth
• Provide advocacy, support, recognition, training opportunities and events to volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work/social services/volunteer management
• Must have previous experience doing assessments/managing a caseload of at risk children and youth clients
• Must have a demonstrated knowledge of community services organizations in York Region
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work some evenings and occasional weekends
• Must have own Vehicle and valid Ontario driver’s license
• Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
• Experience with volunteer management is an asset
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, data base management, email, etc.)
• Understanding and knowledge of issues related to new-Canadians and a commitment to working from an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework

This is a full time 35 hour per week position and is a one year contract with an option of a one year extension. Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in joining a terrific team and taking on a challenging and rewarding career as a Case Coordinator, please forward your resume with a cover letter by December 10, 2011 to: John van Rhee, Program Manager, Youth Assisting Youth, 5734 Yonge St., Suite 401, TOR, ON  M2M 4E7, Fax: 416-932-1924, or by email to: jvanrhee@yay.org. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.