Program Facilitator - Vancouver, Canada - Thrive Youth Development Canada

Description

We are looking for our next dedicated and enthusiastic
facilitator If you love working with youth, value safe and supportive spaces for young people, and have a positive attitude towards your work and the people you work with, then maybe you're the next member of our Thrive Youth team

Thrive Youth was born out of the vision that every child deserves to see excellence in themselves and every child deserves the opportunity to experience the transformational power of the arts.

Today, through partnerships with over 50 schools across Canada, Thrive Youth provides young people with the opportunity to create a turning point in their lives.

Our programs disrupt common conceptions of youth leadership development.

Instead of focusing on young people that have already demonstrated their leadership capacity, we see our programs as a critical intervention for children and youth who, for many reasons, may never consider themselves as leaders without support.

We believe leaders aren't born, they're grown and as such, we create a learning environment where participants can develop the skills, behaviours and confidence they need to see themselves as capable of making positive change in their own lives and in their communities.

Through exploring and creating with the arts, students develop their own unique voice, share and connect with their peers and build their capacity to be change makers.

Each activity is designed to provide hands-on opportunities to build and practice the following core skills that underpin leadership: communication and self-expression; self-regulation; collaboration/teamwork; time-management; conflict resolution; problem-solving and critical thinking, while building their confidence, self-esteem and resiliency.

A
Thrive Youth Facilitator assists in a wide range of program deliverables.

Reporting to the Regional Lead, the Facilitator delivers programming, ensures that logístical expectations are met, supports the team in reporting processes, and offers direct support to students to help them reach each session's goals.

Beyond their program delivery responsibilities, Facilitators also support ongoing engagement with students and their families through outreach initiatives.


Responsibilities:

The Facilitator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program Delivery, including facilitation of on-site and online programming in adherence to all organizational and program-related policies and procedures
• Support delivery of program logistics as instructed by Lead, including travel partnering, supply management, and other duties as assigned
• Support execution of all critical daily program tasks (attendance, safe arrival, head counts, etc.)
• Monitor student engagement & work directly with students to support programming objectives and positive development outcomes
• Program reporting support, including taking photos, recording moments of student development, gathering quotes/feedback from students, and other reporting tasks as assigned
• Support the Regional Lead in stakeholder stewardship
• Attend routine staff meetings per the Regional Lead & the Thrive Youth Leadership Team
• Develop young leaders while having FUN

Qualifications:

• Ability to relate to & empathize with children who are challenged by difficult life circumstances and/or who face barriers to accessing opportunities beyond the classroom
• Impeccable organizational skills and detail oriented
• Experience with youth leadership and/or summer camp an asset
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Industrious
• A team player
• A creative problem solver
• Belief in the Thrive Youth goals and means of achieving the goals
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
• Current First Aid & CPR-C Training an asset
• Valid Driver's Licence an asset
• Able to work in a fastpaced and flexible work environment

This position is contractual for a period of 3 months with eligibility for extension.

• Thrive Youth is an equal opportunity employer. _
• Thrive Youth values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion._
• We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week


Salary:
$20.00-$22.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

- facilitating or teaching with children and/or youth: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
On the road


Expected start date:

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week


Salary:
$20.00-$22.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Mond