Program Supervisor

**Overview**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Supervisor - Youth Worker to join our team. As the Program Supervisor - Youth Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of our Diamond Valley Youth Program.

The Program Supervisor - Youth Worker will provide quality, caring and supportive services and programming to youth members of the community that addresses their unique needs while engaging in the youth program. Services and programming will be provided using a trauma-informed lens, youth-centred and focused on developing skills and increasing assets. The Program Supervisor - Youth Worker will meet all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operate within the Code of Ethics as defined by BGC Foothills Clubs

**Duties**:

- Provide on-site supervision and leadership to participants engaged in youth programming.
- Take a lead role in the implementation of youth programming, services, activities and events. Lead the planning and realization of special events, when required.
- Take a lead role in advertising/promoting youth programming, services, activities and events.
- Act as a resource and advocate for participating youth, specifically those involved in the youth programming.
- Liaise with the community regarding programs, services, activities and events.
- Responsible for the health and safety of participants, volunteers, and staff while engaged in BGC Foothills Clubs youth programming and services.
- Maintain compliance with established BGC Foothills Clubs policies and procedures.
- Ensure that specific Youth Programming Program Guidelines and Procedures are adhered to.
- Complete various administrative duties (progress reports, incident reports, statistics, monitoring budgets.)
- Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained and kept in an acceptable, safe condition.
- Provide supportive referrals for young people needing additional services to appropriate agencies.
- Meet with volunteers and orientate them to the youth program and services.
- Implements a variety of comprehensive youth programming, services and activities that address the interests and needs of youth attending youth programming.
- Ensures planned programming, services and activities are implemented per BGC Canada programming guidelines.
- Solicits input from the community, parents, volunteers and youth members for program improvement.
- Productively and positively contribute to the organizational goal of maintaining a safe, healthy, and enjoyable workplace.
- Attends staff development and other specified training.
- Ensure that the organizational goals and objectives of BGC Foothills Clubs are met.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree in child and youth care, social work, or another related field.
- Strong working knowledge of trauma-informed programming as it relates to gender-based violence prevention programming.
- Minimum 5 years experience working directly with youth.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of community resources and youth-serving programs and agencies. Specific knowledge of community resources supporting those with lived experience of gender-based violence.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills; be non-judgmental; have a positive attitude and be empathetic.
- Obtained or pursuing a degree/diploma in Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Services, Child Development or a related field.
- Previous experience working directly with youth ages 13-18.
- Experience in program planning, development and implementation for young people ages 13-18.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal skills) and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent Conflict Resolution Skills with the ability to identify and resolve conflicts before they escalate.
- A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain at own cost upon hiring).
- A satisfactory Police Record/Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check will be required at the time of hiring.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, with a clean abstract.
- Must be able to physically lift and move items 30 lbs.
- Must be able to walk up to 5 km/day

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person