Program Supervisor - Black Diamond, Canada - BGC Foothills Clubs (formerly known as Boys and Girls Clubs of the Foothills)
2 weeks ago
Description
Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Supervisor - Youth Worker to join our team.
As the Program Supervisor - Youth Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of our Diamond Valley Youth Program.
The Program Supervisor - Youth Worker will provide quality, caring and supportive services and programming to youth members of the community that addresses their unique needs while engaging in the youth program.
Duties:
- Provide onsite supervision and leadership to participants engaged in youth programming.
- Take a lead role in the implementation of youth programming, services, activities and events. Lead the planning and realization of special events, when required.
- Take a lead role in advertising/promoting youth programming, services, activities and events.
- Act as a resource and advocate for participating youth, specifically those involved in the youth programming.
- Liaise with the community regarding programs, services, activities and events.
- Responsible for the health and safety of participants, volunteers, and staff while engaged in BGC Foothills Clubs youth programming and services.
- Maintain compliance with established BGC Foothills Clubs policies and procedures.
- Ensure that specific Youth Programming Program Guidelines and Procedures are adhered to.
- Complete various administrative duties (progress reports, incident reports, statistics, monitoring budgets.)
- Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained and kept in an acceptable, safe condition.
- Provide supportive referrals for young people needing additional services to appropriate agencies.
- Meet with volunteers and orientate them to the youth program and services.
- Implements a variety of comprehensive youth programming, services and activities that address the interests and needs of youth attending youth programming.
- Ensures planned programming, services and activities are implemented per BGC Canada programming guidelines.
- Solicits input from the community, parents, volunteers and youth members for program improvement.
- Productively and positively contribute to the organizational goal of maintaining a safe, healthy, and enjoyable workplace.
- Attends staff development and other specified training.
- Ensure that the organizational goals and objectives of BGC Foothills Clubs are met.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Postsecondary degree in child and youth care, social work, or another related field.
- Strong working knowledge of traumainformed programming as it relates to genderbased violence prevention programming.
- Minimum 5 years experience working directly with youth.
- Experience in the notforprofit sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of community resources and youthserving programs and agencies. Specific knowledge of community resources supporting those with lived experience of genderbased violence.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills; be nonjudgmental; have a positive attitude and be empathetic.
- Obtained or pursuing a degree/diploma in Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Services, Child Development or a related field.
- Previous experience working directly with youth ages 131
- Experience in program planning, development and implementation for young people ages 131
- Possess excellent interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal skills) and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent Conflict Resolution Skills with the ability to identify and resolve conflicts before they escalate.
- A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain at own cost upon hiring).
- A satisfactory Police Record/Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check will be required at the time of hiring.
- Must have a valid driver's license, with a clean abstract.
- Must be able to physically lift and move items 30 lbs.
- Must be able to walk up to 5 km/day
Job Type:
Permanent
Pay:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Onsite parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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