12737- Youth Worker - Vancouver, Canada - S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks.

Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.

Division:
Career and Youth Services

Program:
Community Leadership Initiative

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Number of Positions: 2

Job Summary

The Youth Worker provides professional and impactful mentorship on civic engagement to inspire youth to deliver youth led community projects and propose solutions to local issues in their neighborhoods.

Reports To:
Program Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes and facilitates relevant workshops, field trips, and community outreach activities for youth between age 1530 years old
Strengthens youth's sense of volunteerism to create a deeper connection to their communities
Guides youth to execute community projects in the benefit of underrepresented groups and those in need
Empowers youth to hone their problem solving, leadership, budget management and critical thinking skills by addressing community level issues
Promotes program, recruits participants, helps with the registration process and answers public enquiries regarding the CLI program
Provides individual and group coaching to youth in carrying out their community projects
Creates opportunities for group to connect and build sense of belonging
Provides and maintains a safe environment that is culturally open and accessible in order to support the personal development of the youth
Communicates with participants, parents, volunteers, vendors, and community partners in a professional manner about program updates
Networks with the community via social media and participates in related networking meetings
Coordinates logistics for their cohorts of youth, including scheduling with vendors and purchasing supplies to support the program
Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to assist in the implementation of daily program activities
Shares trends of service needs with the Program Manager and compile reports
Maintains uptodate group records and individual youth case notes
Attends team/division staff meetings and training opportunities as required
Performs other related tasks as assigned by Program Manager or Program Director

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Human Services, or a related discipline
A minimum of 2 years' experience working with multicultural and vulnerable youth
Experience with public speaking, group presentations, and content development
Experience conducting need assessments and developing action plans
Knowledge on the needs of vulnerable youth and mental health support

Job Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent engagement skills in working with multicultural youth
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent team player with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and internet/social media
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and program demands
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment
Second Language is an asset

Additional Information:

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) required
Standard First Aid certification is an asset
Work evenings and weekends as required

About S

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad.

We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people

Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff.

We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff.

Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:

- paid time off '_monthly wellness days_' (up to 12 days per year)
- additional agency holidays (3 additional statutory holidays)