Community Intervention Coordinator

_For full job posting, visit the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_

**Wages**:$24/ hour
**Work Hours**: 40 hours a week.
**Scheduled Shifts**:Monday to Friday,8 hours per day, shifts may occur between 8am-8pm depending on program needs
**Term**: Ongoing
**Expected Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Location**: Various locations across South Vancouver Island, predominately in Sooke and Westshore

**Benefits**:Extended Health coverage including dental, prescriptions, optical, life insurance, critical illness, long-term disability
**Opportunities**:Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

**Position Summary**

The Community Intervention Coordinator (CIC) is an outreach position responsible for providing intervention support to middle-years youth (10-15 years old) in School District 62 who become disengaged from school, peers, and family support systems. The overarching goal is to work with youth that are at highest risk for increased mental health concerns, engaging in worrisome behaviours and engaging in risky lifestyle choices, including early substance use, while enhancing pro social engagement with school, community and family. Fundamental to this role is to assist youth in their physical, social, emotional, educational, recreational and vocational development that promotes their increased independence, allowing them to maintain connection with their natural family and function more successfully in their schools and community. The work of the CIC actively contributes to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of BGC South Vancouver Island.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Degree in Social Work or Child & Youth Care preferred or a combination of education and experience
- Verifiable proof of COVID-19 double vaccination
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle as this is an outreach position
- _Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Those Who Have:_
- Knowledge of and experience in accredited community and non-profit organizations an asset
- Group facilitation experience delivering activity-based programming
- Experience providing outreach support to youth
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule
- Extensive experience working with vulnerable youth with complex needs
- Experience working with youth in an outreach or behavioural intervention related role

**To Apply**
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line _**“Opportunity Changes Everything”**_

**This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership.**
- **Important Note Regarding COVID-19**_
- This is a front-line position working in direct contact with youth, and it is considered safe according to governmental guidelines for pandemic outbreaks.
- As an organization we are taking the necessary precautions and adhering to all Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) recommendations on sanitization and social distancing in close proximity.
- This position requires double COVID-19 vaccination
- Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_
- **In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization**_
- **BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with vulnerable youth with complex needs: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person