Youth Program Leader - Vancouver, Canada - YWCA Metro Vancouver

YWCA Metro Vancouver
YWCA Metro Vancouver
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Vancouver, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

Program Leaders will facilitate and support groups of volunteers in the Guide to High School programs, which aims to support Grade 7 participants in their transition to high school.

This is achieved through once a week in-person sessions where youth will learn about healthy living, mindsets, stress management, friendships, peer pressure, setting boundaries, power dynamics, and overall about their own identities.

These programs take place at various school sites across Vancouver and Surrey.


Positions available: 2-3


Responsibilities:


  • Deliver and oversee the Guide to High School program:
  • Become familiar with the program curriculum
  • Lead program discussions, including those on more complex topics such as identity, power dynamics, oppression and bullying, etc.
  • Lead a meaningful weekly territorial acknowledgment
  • Ensure the physical and emotional safety of program participants
  • Intervene in incidents of distracting or concerning behaviour
  • Oversee attendance and dismissal of participants each session
  • Purchase program snacks each week (gift cards provided)
  • Support a volunteer team of 2 facilitators and 23 high school students in delivering the program each week
  • Communicate weekly amongst teams of volunteers to assist with delegating program responsibilities.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to volunteers
  • Ensure the program is delivered effectively
  • Attend approximately 17 hours of hybrid (inperson and online) training sessions
  • Other duties as required
  • Required Skills:
  • Must be at least 19 years old
  • Minimum one year of demonstrated facilitation experience (includes volunteer experience)
  • Current First Aid certificate is an asset
  • University/college coursework or degree in social work, youth work, psychology, education, or related field an asset (but not required)
  • Knowledge/experience with the YWCA's Youth Education Programs an asset
  • Experience working with youth and volunteers
  • Experience in community program settings
  • Selfdriven, highly motivated, and organized
  • Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
  • A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required
  • Successful applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, exemption requests must be supported by valid, legal documents

Positions Hours/Details:


  • Programs will begin in April and run until the end of May, programs take place from approximately 2:305:00pm
  • Must be available two of the following days every week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • School locations:
  • Burnaby: Moscrop Secondary
  • Surrey: Grandview Heights, Sullivan Heights, Earl Marriott
How to Apply


Kristen Stowe

Youth Education Supervisor
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8


Job Types:
Part-time, Casual
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