Youth Worker

6 months ago


Saanichton, Canada Tsawout First Nation Full time

**POSITION: YOUTH WORKER**

**HOUR OF WORK: PART-TIME, PERMANENT (15 hours per week, minimum)**

**REPORTS TO: YOUTH COORDINATOR & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR**

**WAGE RANGE: $18 - $20 per hour**

**PROGRAM SUMMARY**:Tsawout First Nation (TFN) is a vibrant and culturally rich community nestled in the heart of the Saanich Peninsula. We are committed to providing comprehensive social services to our members, ensuring their well-being and fostering a strong sense of community. Our Wellness Department plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals, and we are seeking a dedicated Youth Worker.

***:This position is responsible for supporting the Wellness Youth Coordinator in the implementation of the Tsawout Youth Strategic Plan (including programming and policy) in a manner consistent with the mission, mandate, and goals of Tsawout First Nation.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Youth Worker will support the Youth Coordinator in the following ways:

- Assist in managing groups of youth (12+), supervise youth safety, and monitor youth interactions.
- Help create, organize and facilitate sports and recreational activities.
- Assist to develop, organize and facilitate youth workshops focussing on aspects of healthy living, culture, life skills, self-esteem, and alcohol and drug awareness.
- Help to create detailed monthly calendars and circulate in the community newsletter and social media platforms
- Support the development of a youth council for Tsawout First Nation
- Work with the Youth Coordinator to liaise with outside agencies and the community on programs relating to Tsawout First Nation youth
- Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of Tsawout Community events
- Assist in the development, implementation of training opportunities for youth
- Promote and enhance youth participation in conference and training
- Maintain professional boundaries and professional working relationships at all times

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- A First Nation youth, 16-30 years of age with an interest in working with youth of all ages
- Experience supervising youth, public speaking and program planning skills relating to youth
- Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Certification (or must be able to successfully obtain/maintain these certifications upon hire)
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, practices and traditions
- Good knowledge and understanding of local community resources
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required as a condition of employment
- Valid BC Drivers license is an asset but not required
- Ability and flexibility to work a variety of shift schedules, including evening and weekends, as dictated by the Youth Coordinator and alternate work location as required-including performing other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

**OTHER FACTORS**

**Culture/Language**

Respect for and working knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture and SENĆOŦEN language is required.

**Personal Attributes**

The Youth Worker maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.


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