Youth Enhancement Worker - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Spirit of the Children Society
Description
JOB TITLE:
Youth Enhancement Worker
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 nonjudgmental manner.
- Responsible for helping with setup and cleanup 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, strengthbased approach.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$48,000.00-$49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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