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About the Role

The Manager, Black Achiever’s is responsible for planning and delivering the Black Achiever’s Program, which pairs community mentors with high school students to help them reach their goals. This role oversees staff and mentor recruitment and training, curriculum delivery, and community awareness building through strategic partnerships. The program aims to provide black youth with opportunities for academic, social, and mental development supported by adult black role models and mentors.

Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment, training, and supervision of staff and mentors, providing leadership and coaching.
Recruit and increase program participation by presenting to school boards and stakeholders.
Promote, advocate and champion programs, policies and practices that seek to produce equitable access/outcomes for all young people.
Collaborate with senior-level internal programs such as fundraising and research to help bring awareness to the program.
Evaluate program outcomes in relation to the program purpose and specific goals, and complete all statistical reports.
Develop Black Achievers programming in consultation with the Senior General Manager and Black Experience Staff Advisory Committee.
Oversee the team responsible for daily scheduling, lesson plans, and general program operations.
Deliver special programming activities and events.
Plan, promote and administer the general operations of the Black Achievers program, including academic enrichment, career explorations and post-secondary readiness initiatives.
Ensure program quality and delivery, develop and implement curriculum, seek enrichment opportunities, and leverage community networks and partnerships.
Engage new and existing partners, and develop and maintain key strategic alliances with community leaders and delivery service agencies.
Market, promote, and engage in outreach initiatives to bring awareness to the program and help achieve program outcomes.
Monitor and administer annual budget, program statistics, and service plan.
Communicate regularly with the BESAC Steering Committee.
Maintain, prepare and submit accurate financial, statically and program reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work is preferred, or degree in Social Science from an accredited University, or a diploma in Social Services in combination with a minimum of 3 years experience in participatory research, community development, or child and youth work in a community-based practice is an asset or equivalent experience.
Sound knowledge of and sensitivity to the experiences of Black young people in the GTA and the impact of anti-Black racism, including particular experiences of Black female-identified youth.
Ability to encourage, engage with, assess and support the needs of Black young people living in GTA.
Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach.
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all project stakeholders.
Proven ability to build genuine, reciprocal relationships with various community stakeholders.
Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, including group facilitation and presentation skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Flexibility in hours including some evenings and weekends required.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle an asset.
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design.
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.
Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.
Vulnerable Police Records Check is required within the first four months and every three years thereafter.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications
Group facilitation
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Relationship building skills
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Listening skills

Location

Scarborough Tapscott YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services

Work Type

Contract Full Time Salaried
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years experience in participatory research, community development, or child and youth work in a community-based practice or equivalent experience

Education Level

Bachelor of Social Work preferred
Degree in Social Science from an accredited University
Diploma in Social Services

Salary/Compensations

$73,936

Benefits

YMCA’s total compensation package

About the Company

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.
We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.
We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.
Our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

Equal Opportunity

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team.
As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.