youth worker
Posted on
September 19, 2024
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Spirit of the Children Society
Job details
*Youth Enhancement Worker*
*Job description*
As a member of the Spirit of the Children Society (Spirit) team, the Youth Enhancement Worker is responsible for facilitating Spirit Youth Programs to Aboriginal youth aged 7-19 who live in the service area of New Westminster, Burnaby, and Tri-Cities. The Youth Enhancement Worker will work as part of the Spirit team delivering culturally relevant services with an understanding of Indigenous perspectives. Candidates of Aboriginal ancestry is strongly encouraged to apply; please self-identify.
*Reports to: Youth Program Manager*
*KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
· Ability to engage and build a strong rapport with youth by creating a safe, respectful atmosphere while implementing boundaries in a non-judgmental manner.
· Responsible for helping with set-up and clean-up of Youth Program activities and events.
· Participates in program planning incorporating Youth feedback and ensuring a culturally appropriate program is implemented.
· Administrating program evaluations and incorporate in program improvement.
· Takes initiative within the group to lead culturally appropriate activities or other tasks as necessary.
· Ability to work well individually as well as with the SOTCS Youth Team
· Responsible for researching funding and preparing funding proposals.
· Ensures effective communication within the Youth team and with the Family Development Manager in maintaining safety and supervision of the youth.
· Work collaboratively with Community Partners.
· Responsible for researching and planning youth program budgets and financial reports.
· Maintain quarterly agency and reporting requirements.
· Performs other related duties or agency functions as required.
· Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
*Education and Knowledge*
· Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with 1 year experience in field. Certificate in a related human/social service field an asset.
· Previous experience working with Aboriginal Youth Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, history and issues and the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively with Indigenous people.
· Knowledge of communities and organizations, and service providers within the Circle 6 area (or willingness to learn).
· Ability to work well in a team.
· Excellent communication and leadership skills.
· Driver's License and vehicle (preferred). Drivers abstract required.
· Food Safe Certificate.
· Required to work in a dynamic environment which may call for adaptation to emerging trends/demands.
· Be able to complete tasks/duties/daily maintenance in a timely manner Commitment to a problem solving, strength-based approach.
_*Job Types: Full-time, Permanent*_
_*Pay: $50,000.00-$52,000.00 per year*_
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
_*JOB WILL BE POSTED UNTIL IT IS FILLED*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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LocationPort Coquitlam, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$50,000 to $52,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9452968400
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