Thrive

Community Support Assistant and Community Collaboration Facilitator             

Community Support Assistant, Community Support and Development Program

Thrive’s Community Support and Development program offers services for professionals working with young people, and includes: bimonthly and annual networking and professional development sessions; a weekly listserv newsletter; a Directory of Services for Youth; facilitation services; community development and capacity building; and more.

The position of Community Support Assistant is made available through funding from Service Canada’s Summer Jobs Program. The position is approved for 7 weeks, 35 hours per week at $10/hour with a June 25th start date. 

Main duties:

• Update Thrive’s Directory of Services for Youth (hardcopy)
  • Contact existing organizations to confirm information (via phone/email)
  • Research and add new listings
  • Add changes to hardcopy
• Create a hardcopy Directory of Services specific to youth 12-15 years of age
  • Use existing Thrive Directory of Services for Youth as well as other existing resources such as CCEPP, CSC, etc.
  • Research and add new listings
• Create a list of consistent and reliable training and funding opportunities for youth serving organizations.
• Assist with the dissemination of information weekly via the Thrive email listserv using Campaigner program.

Qualifications / skills required:

• Full-time student aged 15 to 30 years.
• Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year (2012/2013) and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2013/14).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well as a part of a team as well as independently without supervision.
• Non-judgemental, understanding.
• Excellent technology skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail.

Please send your resume and references to:

Thrive
Community Support and Development Hiring Committee
PO Box 26067
St. John’s, NL   A1E 0A5
Fax (709) 754-0842

Deadline for Applications: 4pm, June 14th, 2013. No emails please.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Community Collaboration Facilitator 

Part Time Contract until September 30th, with possible extension depending on funding.

This position will work directly with the “REACH OUT” Community Steering Committee that is supporting Thrive to create and implement an Action Process following a recent Needs Assessment on street outreach services, housing needs and individual support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We are looking for someone to continue the REACH OUT initiative that began in Fall 2012. This person will continue to research, explore and facilitate discussion with community agencies and vulnerable individuals to explore the needs and gaps in services for outreach and housing support services. This project will continue to work with community agencies to improve capacity and collaborative services to deliver outreach services and housing supports to individuals with complex needs. This collaborative initiative seeks to create opportunities for groups to work together to develop and enhance appropriate services in our community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Inclusive; non judgemental and creative
• Skilled in bringing people together: excellent at creating partnerships, networks, navigating systems and a creative problem solver
• Understanding of the issues of lack of affordable housing, homelessness and a ‘Housing First’ philosophy; 
• Knowledgeable of existing community agencies in St. John’s working to address the needs for safe, affordable housing and housing supports
• A visionary

Required Skills:

• Strong Facilitator, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent organization skills; can work independently with minimal supervision and meets deadlines
• A diploma or degree in social science; or equivalent
• 3-5years in a community based agency in communication, facilitation and program development
• Background in Asset Based Community Development; Organizational Development, Community Collaboration; strength based and solution focused individual support
• Strong Research and Proposal Writing Skills
• Advanced computer skills in communication, presentations and document publishing; 
• Flexible schedule, access to vehicle/reliable transportation

How to Apply:  please send resume and cover letter to

Thrive
Community Collaboration Facilitator Hiring Committee
PO Box 26067
St. John’s, NL
A1E 0A5
Fax (709) 754-0842

Deadline for Applications: 4pm, June 20th, 2013. No emails please.

We would like to thank all those that apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.