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Are you passionate about seeing pregnant and parenting youth experience wholeness and transformation? Our Young Parents program, a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited (TYFC), is hiring a Young Moms Program Leader for Etobicoke. About Young Parents Young Parents is a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited and exists to encourage, equip and empower 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 crisis care. For more information, visit our website: www.youngparents.ca. The Young Moms Etobicoke Program Leader 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 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 resum and cover letter below. Your resum 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 at [email protected] or (416) 383-1229, ext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr