Youth & Family Support Person - Take a Hike Land

5 days ago


Ladysmith, Canada Nuu-chah-nulthCoast Salish Full time

Stz’uminus Education Society (SES) is seeking a passionate & self-directed youth & family support professional to join our team and collaborate with us in the implementation of our Take A Hike Land-Based Learning Program at our beautiful location in Ladysmith, BC on central Vancouver Island.

As the education provider for Stz’uminus First Nation, Stz'uminus Education Society offers inspiring and engaging programs for our learners and our staff. We are committed to supporting and nurturing a progressive, successful community through the advancement of First Nations Education.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will work daily alongside our Clinical Counsellor, Teacher and Community Members including Elders & Knowledge Keepers to support indigenous youth in changing their lives. This team will work daily with grade 10-12 students in classroom, on the land and on field trips, including overnight multi-day wilderness explorations.

Your work initially will focus on establish relationships within our schools, in our communities & with our partners to ensure the successful launch of Take A Hike for our students

You continuously develop relationships with youth & families to build their confidence & interest in the Take A Hike program

You facilitate your students’ growth by directly liaising with community agencies and services and developing new partnerships for support

You participate with dedication in all parts of the program including multi-day camping trips, volunteering, and events

You collaborate with SES staff, the Take A Hike Foundation, and external agencies to enhance personal growth for your students & their families

You complete & contribute to assessments, reporting, crisis incident response & planning, referral and other consultations as identified

**WHAT YOU BRING**:
You are an adventurer at heart and truly value the positive impact of spending time in nature, someone who recognizes that the most impactful changes can happen outside of a conventional office or classroom, perhaps in a canoe or on a mountaintop

You are comfortable & confident in the outdoors, able to care for yourself & others in challenging conditions

You have a relevant degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or Education

You have proven recent success supporting vulnerable youth & families directly, including group sessions

You are dedicated to incorporating our indigenous Coast Salish culture, hul’q’umi’num’ language & Stz’uminus ways of knowing in your professional practice and personal learning journey

You are confident with behavior management for youth and proficient in contemporary crisis intervention practices

You are a collaborative team player who respects and values what each member of the program contributes to education of our learners

You are physically fit and able to support and lead youth in vigorous outdoor activities and to camp overnight on self-propelled outdoor explorations

Wildnerness First Aid, or willingness & ability to become (re)certified

You have access to reliable transportation & are eligible for a Criminal Record Check for working with children and vulnerable persons

Above all, you are passionate about supporting indigenous youth

We proudly offer learning opportunities for all ages, from infancy through to elder years,

**through our dynamic and integrated programs**:
Nutsuumat Lelum Daycare

Infant-School Age



Stz’uminus Primary School

Jr. Kindergarten-Grade 4



Stz’uminus Community School

Grades 5-12



Hul’q’umi’num Language Classes

Preschool-Elder Years



Post-Secondary & Continuing Education

All Ages

We would love to explore how we can work together with you to support our learners.

This position will remain open until filled.

**We are located at**:
3951 Shell Beach Road

Ladysmith, BC V9G 1K6



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