Youth Worker

**Position summary**

The Youth Worker is directly responsible for engaging Seabird Island Band youths (age 13 - 18) in youth-led programing. The core of this work will be done through the drop-in and/or afterschool program but may also include secondary programs such as gender specific groups, recreational activities groups and outreach programs. From a youth-centered practice the youth worker walks along side of the youth to continually co-develop programs and opportunities where youth will grow and thrive.

The Youth Worker will be expected to develop strong and healthy relationships with youth that will include in-depth discussions/workshops and support related to youth issues such as suicide, sexual education, gender, mental health, drugs, and alcohol, and developing healthy relationships. The Youth Worker will also connect their clients with needed programs and services such as driver’s education, health services, mentorships, and social supports. The Youth Worker will have emotional intelligence and are trauma informed

This position requires a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Band youth. Given the schedule of the client base (youth attending school), most shifts will be evenings and weekends.

**Success profile**

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Collaborative**: Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.
- **Empathy**: Expressing empathy makes it easier for clients to open up and engage with you without fear of feeling judged
- **Ability to Maintain Boundaries**: You must establish boundaries to protect the integrity of your relationship and ensure you are not taken advantage of.
- **Active Listening Skills**: Active listening help clients feel heard, understand, and validated - this is critical in providing effective support to our youth clients
- **Confidence**: You will encounter a variety of personalities and must regularly adapt to new challenges - confidence will allow you to navigate difficult situations

**Work that matters**
If you are passionate about using policy to improve outcomes of First Nations people, this may be the opportunity for you Do you enjoy working as part of a team and are able to deliver individual results. You thrive in an environment, which allows you to make a high impact towards the future of a First Nations Community.

We are located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**Benefits and perks**
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates and
- Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**
- Connect and engage with Band youth ranging from 13-18 years old, including engaging students at Seabird Island community school as well as other districts
- Coordinate, plan, and book youth programming with youth-led approach, including evening, and weekend activities to engage all Youth.
- Ability to set appropriate boundaries and remain professional
- Guide and mentor inappropriate behavior of youth that may occur.
- Build a rapport with community resources, organizations, and community members to develop new opportunities for the youth through workshops.
- Research youth opportunities, services, and programs in surrounding area.
- Connect youths with necessary and appropriate programs and services both at request and in a proactive/preventative manner.
- Ability to independently supervise up to 15 youth at a time.
- Available for varied shifts to accommodate youth availability and activity schedule including days evenings and weekends.
- Ability to engage youth in meaningful authentic discussions to explore topics that are relevant to youth development. (Suicide, sexuality, bullying etc.)
- Establish strong, healthy, and appropriate relationships with youths as well as a positive relationship with parents and guardians through communication
- Serve as a positive role model and support for youth as needed
- Daily reporting in Mustimuhw
- Post updates and program related information on the Youth Program Facebook Page
- Develop activity calendars, permission slips and other administrative materials needed for the youth program.
- Manage the supplies and grocery needs of the youth center
- Ensure cleanliness of the youth center and maintenance of the physical environment
- Record youth activities and attendance to track impacts and trends; submit reports monthly based on trends
- Seek and attend professional development opportunities to grow knowledge of relevant topics and theories
- Engage students at Seabird Island community school as well as other districts
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your superv