Assistant Youth Worker

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada Collingwood Neighbourhood House Full time

Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

Job Overview

The Youth Centre Assistant Youth Worker will provide support for the Youth Centre Drop-In Program. The Youth Centre is a Friday evening drop-in offering support and a variety of recreational, educational, community safety, and social programming to youth ages 10 to 18. The Youth Centre Assistant will work alongside other Youth Centre team members to assist in the development, delivery and supervision of services while maintaining rapport and creating a safe and inclusive environment. Youth Centre activities and services include open and structured recreational sports, cooking, academic support, board games, art, dance and social justice programming, 1-1, and group support. Duties may also include administrative support and volunteer management.

Job Responsibilities
- Support with the supervision and stewardship of Youth Centre program activities
- Support other team members with planning and organizing activities for the Youth Centre
- Engage and connect with participants in a respectful, supportive and positive manner
- Support with program and equipment set-up and clean-up
- Support with recording statistics, record keeping, and taking part in program debrief sessions
- Support with the supervision and support of program volunteers
- Maintain and support a safe and inclusive environment for participants, volunteers and team
- If needed, create promotional material and collaborate with YS team to promote program activities
- Attend team meetings and take part in professional development opportunities as required

Skills & Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience in direct service work with youth ages 10 to 18
- Availability to work Friday evenings
- Experience in the planning, development and implementation of youth programs
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership and communication skills
- Experience in supervising and managing volunteers
- Experience in youth advocacy and support
- Strong understanding and awareness of youth issues and needs within the community
- Adaptability to work in a variety of environments
- Standard First Aid Certification (or willingness to get one)
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the job start date

Assets
- Positive and engaging attitude
- Training in High Five or other children and youth program delivery models

Job Details

Salary : $21.91/ hour

Schedule : Fridays 3:30pm - 9:30pm

Start Date : November 15, 2024

Location : Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936

Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC). Note that a previous conviction(s) not related to this position may not exclude applicants.

Application Process

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Tanya Findlater

Manager of Youth Services

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Please quote reference #YS18-24-02

CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 8, 2024

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

No phone calls please.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.91 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift

**Experience**:

- Supervising experience with youth: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-08
Expected start date: 2024-11-15

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