Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Counsellor

**JOB POSTING**

**POSITION TITLE**:Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Counsellor (2 Openings)***

**DEPARTMENT**:Language and Culture Department***

**SUPERVISOR**:Language & Culture Manager***

**TERMS: Full-Time, Term until August 31, 2024**

**REFERENCE #: 2024-049**

**Purpose of Position**:
The Language and Culture Department Manager will oversee all program management and financial administration and negotiating on behalf of the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp, while the Camp Counsellor will oversee the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp programs and services. The Camp Counsellor provides leadership and guidance to the staff who will help develop and implement the summer camp’s long and short-term goals and objectives. The Camp Counsellor will work with the Language and Culture Department Manager and staff, and other internal staff in hosting various summer camp programs and services. This position will work with external partners as well.

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**Duties and Responsibilities**:
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Under the direction of the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator, the Camp Counsellor helps to plan, develop and implement the camp programs and services, including hiring those who may provide the inter-generational teachings of our language, history and culture. The incumbent, along with the other camp staff will operate the summer camp program in accordance with the approved TteS Administration Procedures, Finance Administration Law, HR Employee Policy and Procedures Manual, and laws and legislation governing the care of children and youth.

**Strategic leadership**
- To support the Camp Coordinator in the planning, development and implementation of the summer camp programs and services. The Camp Counselor will review the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Policies and Procedure Handbook and recommend updates as needed.
- The camp Counsellor will research and monitor applicable summer youth camp policies to ensure we are following applicable laws and legislation and make any recommendations as needed.
- The Camp Counsellor is responsible for the well-being and safety of young children at the camp.
- The Camp Counsellor is responsible for coordinating engaging activities for the campers.
- The Camp Counsellor is responsible for developing new programs, and supervising campers to make sure they are safe and happy.

**Financial Management**:

- Will work with the Camp Coordinator to ensure that all receipts or invoices are submitted in a timely manner.
- Will work with the Camp Coordinator in hiring Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders to help teach our language, history and culture and will submit cheque requisitions in a timely manner.

**Human Resources and Administration**:

- Will ensure the camp staff uphold the TteS Employment Policy and Procedures Manual,
- Will participate in any staff training sessions, such as, first aide, bear aware, canoeing, water safety, and so on.

**Community relations**:

- Will help to promote and create opportunities for intergenerational teaching at the Tkek Yeel Stem summer camp.
- Will help utilize the LC dept list of Elders/Traditional Knowledge Keepers so they may be hired to help teach the children and youth at the summer camp.
- Will help utilize list of TteS artists, drummers, singers, regalia makers, videographers, photographers, napping, hunting fishing, basket making and so on so they may teach the children and youth.
- Will work in collaboration with the Community Services Department staff to host gatherings and to provide opportunities for intergenerational teachings.
- Will help to develop and distribute posters advertising the summer camp and weekly calendar.
- Will help to invite SFU language proficiency program students and instructor to participate and teach our language, history and culture to the children and youth.
- Will help to maintain excellent working relationships with TteS members, LC and CSD staff and accounting staff.

**Professional Certification, Education and Experience**:
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Social work certificate, education aide certificate or similar post secondary education

Language proficiency certificate as asset

First aide and Transportation certificate

Lifeguard certificate is an asset.

Basic computers certificate an asset

Proven ability to work with children and youth.

Minimum two years in working with children and youth, especially in an indigenous organization

Will need to provide Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector and keep up to date throughout employment.

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**Supervision or Training Duties**:
Will supervise the Tkek Yeel Stem Summer Camp children and youth

**Skills and Abilities**:
Excellent written or Interpersonal communication skills

Children or youth supervisory skills

Organization skills

Crisis management skills

Problem solving or critical thinking skills.

event planning skills

**HOURS OF WORK**:Normal Day shifts - 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

**PAY GRADE**: $22.59-$33.22/hour depending on education & experience

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for