Youth & Family Support Facilitator

**_About Us_**

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have every opportunity for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive wages, fully employer paid extended health benefits for eligible employees, a wellness day each year, 6% vacation pay each year and access to the municipal pension plan for eligible employees. Come live work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure, nature and culture is at your fingertips.

As winners of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Excellence Award, The Bridge continues to be an example of going above and beyond when it comes to both our staff AND community. If you are searching for a work environment that puts inclusivity, teamwork, continuing education and growth at the forefront, you have come to the right place

**_ Position Summary_**

The Youth and Family Support Facilitator supports youth between the ages of 13-18 and their families using trauma informed and strength based strategies that best meet their needs. The position aids the participant in identifying and understanding personal and/or family issues and in establishing and achieving specific, attainable goals. Hours of work will be flexible to ensure participants have access to support.

**_ Position_**: Full Time 35 Hours per week

**_ Wage:_** $28.96 - 33.75 per hour

For positions of 24 hours or more per week we offer Health & Wellness benefits after a 3 month probationary period. In addition, positions that are 35 + hours per week are contributors to the Municipal Pension Plan.

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Qualifications _**
- Education and experience_
- Bachelor degree in child and youth care, social work or psychology
- Three years of experience working with youth and families with complex needs
- Job sk_ills and abilities_
- Well-developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written skills
- Strong understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
- Understands impact of colonization, residential schools and resulting intergenerational trauma in indigenous communities
- Knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
- Incorporates positive youth development and a strengths based approach
- Knowledge of parenting skills and child/youth development
- Promote relational building activities and healthy communication skills
- Knowledge of issues related to family violence and impact on family development
- Knowledge of issues related to child abuse, including sexual abuse and neglect
- Strong knowledge of the bio-psycho-social factors that affect mental wellness including substance use
- Strong conflict management, resolution and crisis response skills
- Proficient knowledge of group process and facilitation technique
- Ability to work effectively with participants, program team and other community professionals
- Good time management skills including ability to work independently
- Other Requirements_
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Valid Unrestricted BC Driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle
- Community Care Emergency First Aid Certificate - preferred
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention - preferred
- Mental Health First Aid - preferred
- Naloxone Training
- preferred

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.