Youth Program Leader

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

Job DescriptionProgram Leaders will facilitate the Guide to High School programs, which aims to support Grade 7 participants in their transition to high school. This is achieved through once a week in-person sessions where youth will learn about:

- Introduction to High School
- Physical Wellness
- Stress management
- Friendships
- Peer pressure
- Power dynamics
- Social Media
- Identity

In addition to supporting the participants, Program Leaders will support a small team of volunteers who will be mentors to the Grade 7 students. This is a great opportunity to support volunteers in developing leadership and facilitation skills while creating opportunities for connection and support within communities.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Deliver and oversee the Guide to High School program:

- Become familiar with the program curriculum
- Lead program discussions, including those on more complex topics such as identity, power dynamics, oppression and bullying, etc.
- Lead a meaningful weekly territorial acknowledgment
- Ensure the physical and emotional safety of program participants
- Intervene in incidents of distracting or concerning behaviour
- Oversee attendance and dismissal of participants each session
- Purchase program snacks each week (gift cards provided)
- Support a volunteer team of 2 facilitators and 2-3 high school students in delivering the program each week
- Communicate weekly amongst teams of volunteers to assist with delegating program responsibilities.
- Provide coaching and feedback to volunteers
- Ensure the program is delivered effectively
- Attend approximately 17 hours of hybrid (in-person and online) training sessions
- Other duties as required

**What you’ll need**:

- Must be at least 19 years old
- Minimum one year of demonstrated facilitation experience (includes volunteer experience)
- Current First Aid certificate
- University/college coursework or degree in social work, youth work, psychology, education, or related field an asset (but not required)
- Knowledge/experience with the YWCA’s Youth Education Programs an asset
- Experience working with youth and volunteers
- Experience in community program settings
- Self-driven, highly motivated, and organized
- Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
- A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
- The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**Positions Hours/Details**:

- Programs will begin in February and run until May, programs take place from approximately 2:00-6:00pm
- Must be available two of the following days every week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- School locations:

- Surrey

**What we offer**: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

- Extended medical and dental benefits
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
- Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
- free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
- A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
- **Pay Rate: $24.08 per hour**
How to Apply

Kristen Stowe, Youth Education Supervisor

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8

**Please note in your cover letter your general availability and which school location you prefer to work at.

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