>Lead volunteer recruitment and utilize innovative strategies for outreach, raising awareness about Community Alliance for Support and Empowerment's vision and mission for the youth and older adults in our community> Provide ongoing support to hard to reach youth and older adult capacity to build connections in the community and promote awareness of the positive role of youth in the community> Engage youth and older adults to identify issues, needs and barriers to accessing services in order to achieve goals and aspirations> Provide youth and older adults with information, contacts, referral services and support as needed to facilitate and access to programs, services and opportunities including recreation, education, health, substance abuse, social and emotional issues> Work collaboratively with youth, older adults, parents, community centers, schools, non-profit organizations and youth/senior service providers to develop effective service delivery plans to ensure that youth and seniors have access to programs and opportunities needed for healthy development> Engage, collaborate, and build trusting relationships with community service providers

● Previous experience working with youth and older adults● The minimum level of education preferred is a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Service Worker, Education, Child & Youth Care, International Development, Teaching, or equivalent degree in a related field● A thorough understanding of the issues facing youth or older adults and how these issues relate to youth violence and youth and older adults disengagement ● Demonstrated understanding of strengths-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches to counseling● Experience developing systems and processes to ensure the careful assessment, referral, and follow-up of complex youth issues● A demonstrated ability to work within culturally diverse communities● Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines in keeping with excellent administrative skills● Superior judgment, empathy, and strong understanding and application of ethical principles● Able to volunteer independently with minimal supervision as well as a strong team player who motivates and inspires people around them● Must have a satisfactory 'Police and vulnerable sector check' within the last 6 months● Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR is an asset

Orientation and training will be provided at the CASE Office and onsite location.