Youth Counsellor & Housing Support Assistant Summer Student Job Posting Dependent on Funding Start Date: early

June 2013 End Date: late August 2013 Deadline for Applications: May 21, 2013 Hours: dependent on funding Wage rate: $15.00 Short Description: To provide support to the Counseling & Housing Program at Jessies Centre working with pregnant and parenting youth and their children. Jessies - The June Callwood Centre for Young Women is a multi-service resource centre for pregnant teenagers, young parents, and their children. Jessies Centre operates from a feminist perspective. We strive to demonstrate our commitment to feminism, anti-oppression and positive social change in every aspect of our structure and functioning. Tasks and Responsibilities: Provide informal support to pregnant and parenting youth Accompany youth to appointments in the community Assist youth in completing application forms for community resources Work closely and build relationships with youth facing a variety of barriers as young parents that often prevent them from accessing affordable, suitable housing for their families. Support our youth during housing searches by looking through local rental ads with the youth, calling landlords, accompanying youth to view apartment units and advocating on behalf of the youth with landlords when necessary Provide assistance accessing income supports, including accompaniments to welfare intake and advocacy with welfare workers. Develop an understanding of housing rights and responsibilities and provide this education and information to the youth on her caseload. Work to prevent eviction, including advocacy with landlords and assistance at the Landlord Tenant Board. Answer calls and provide welcoming and informal support at reception Provide care and support to infants and toddlers in nursery Support summer outings, groups and swap shop Document in files and participate in case management with multi-disciplinary team

Eligibility Criteria The Government of Canada has strict eligibility criteria for these positions. Applicants must be:

between 15 and 30 years of age;

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 (2013/2014); are Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements Some professional and/or personal experience working with youth Understanding issues and barriers relating to pregnant and parenting youth; non-judgmental, pro-choice approach to sex, birth control, parenting, abortion, adoption Positive and friendly demeanor Physically able to lift up to 35lbs Ability to pass a vulnerable persons police check Second language considered an asset Application Process All applicants must respond to the following questions and include their responses in their application 1. 2. 3. What concerns, if any do you have for the children of teen parents? How does culture impact on parenting? How has discrimination affected you personally and professionally? How would your perspective on racism/discrimination affect your work here at Jessies Centre.

To Apply: Eligible applicants should apply by 12:00 noon on May 21, 2013. Please email your resume, cover letter and responses to the above-listed questions, as a single .doc or .pdf file, to mail@jessiescentre.org Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls. Jessie's is committed to the principles of employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women of diverse race and culture groups, aboriginal women, women with disabilities, and LGBTQ women.