Youth Worker - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay

Verified Company

Courtenay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Competition Number: 24034

Job Title:
Youth Worker

Department:
Recreation, Culture & Community Services

Employment Type:
Full-Time Union

Salary:
$30.82/hr based on a 35-hour work week

Posted Date:
May 1, 2024, 12:00 am

Closing Date:
May 26, 2024, 11:30 pm

Last Modified:
May 1, 2024, 8:40 am

Posting:
Open

Status:

-
Description:

The Youth Worker participates in the planning, development, and implementation of programs for youth to increase constructive participation in recreation and community activities; establishes relationships with youth and a variety of youth services agencies in the community; provides guidance and referral to other community youth services as needed; tactfully enforces rules of conduct during youth activities and drop-in services at The LINC Youth Centre; and assists in the marketing and promotion of youth drop-in services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Recreation or Child and Youth Care, from a recognized educational institution, or equivalent education and experience.

- valid BC Class 4 Driver's License or willingness to obtain
- current Criminal Record Clearance with vulnerable sector check
- current First Aid Emergency Level

Industry and CPR Level C

- sound (3 years) experience in the development and delivery of community programs for youth and some experience in dealing with youth-at-risk

Sound knowledge in the field of child and youth development, with experience in a communitybased setting
Sound knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of planned youth recreation programs and activities.
Working knowledge of the youth service agencies and related resources in the community.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, timemanagement, conflict resolution, and problemsolving skills.
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and recreational instruction.
Ability to provide a general guidance and referral service to youth and maintain relationships with a variety of community youth service agencies and resources
Good computer skills
Leadership skills and abilities to provide and promote positive values and recreational/social benefits
Ability to supervise and oversee youth participating in program activities
Physical ability to frequently lift heavy objects such as tables and equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRING:

Foodsafe Level 1 Course
A.S.I.S.T. (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Trauma Informed Practice Training

This is a regular, full-time position available immediately. The current hourly wage rate is
$30.82 based on a 35-hour work week. Hours of work for this position include Tuesdays to Saturdays, afternoons and evenings.

Interviews may be initiated prior to closing date of posting. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.