Life Skills Youth Peer Supporter

5 days ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada YMCA of Greater Vancouver Full time
Job Title: Life Skills Youth Peer Supporter

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Life Skills Youth Peer Supporter to join our team at the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. As a key member of our integrated and multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people aged 12 to 24 years old who are facing challenges such as trauma and social marginalization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish trusting relationships with youth and provide resources, mentorship, and coordination of group activities.
  • Work closely with other team members to achieve pre-established goals and objectives.
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational initiatives.
  • Develop and lead group services to promote skill development, mental health, and substance use recovery.
  • Provide support to aid with reducing youth's distress, improve or maintain functioning, and enable independence and active participation.

Qualifications and Experience:

We are looking for a candidate with a Diploma in community social services or two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness, and/or social services. The ideal candidate will possess strong initiative-taking skills, leadership abilities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Competencies:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA's vision and values, as well as an orientation to service. They will possess the following competencies:

  • Leadership/Coaching: Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired results.
  • Service Strategy: Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and respond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person's YMCA experience.
  • Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak, write, listen, and secure information in many settings.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify an issue, gather and process relevant information, determine possible solutions, select appropriate responses, and implement and evaluate them.
  • Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation: Ability to manage and lead to achieve and exceed identified goals.
  • Community Awareness and Understanding: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
  • Self-Management: Ability to appropriately manage one's own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances.
  • Teamwork/Cooperation: Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others within and across organizational units to achieve common goals.

What We Offer:

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver offers a competitive salary range of $25-$28 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including 8% vacation pay, YMCA staff membership, and full benefits packages. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through the ADP Workforce Now Career Center. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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