Youth & Family Support, Land Based Learning

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**
**Youth & Family Support Person - Stz’uminus Community School**

**Take A Hike Land Based Learning Program**

As the education provider for Stz’uminus First

We are guided to our Vision that **St'uminus **We are seeking a passionate & self-directed youth support professional to join our team and collaborate with us in the implementation of our Nation, SES offers inspiring and engaging

**mustimuxw (our people) lead the way on our **Stz’uminus Secondary School Take A Hike Land-Based Learning Program at our beautiful location in Ladysmith, BC on central Vancouver Island.
programs for our learners and our staff.

**journey as life-long learners**
by four principles: Our partners, the Take a Hike Foundation, are on a mission to empower vulnerable youth to unlock their full potential and achieve personal success. We are committed to supporting and nurturing a

Together we will move this mission forward by engaging vulnerable youth in a full-time program of intensive and continuous clinical counselling, learning progressive, successful community through the

**snuwuyulh **on and from the land, adventure, academics, and community. Together we are committed to equipping our youth with the skills to graduate high school,
advancement of First Nations Education.

(sacred teachings) build healthy relationships, and navigate their own path to success. Learn more about Take A Hike & their existing programs at

**mustimuxw **through our dynamic and integrated programs:
**tsi'tsu watul THE OPPORTUNITY**:
(helping each other) You will work daily alongside our Clinical Counsellor, Teacher and Community Members including Elders & Knowledge Keepers to support indigenous
- **Nutsuumat Lelum Daycare**youth in changing their lives. This team will work daily with grade 10-12 students in classroom, on the land and on field trips, including overnight multi
- Infant-School Age

**nu sti’ch**
(love) day wilderness explorations.

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**Stz’uminus Primary School**

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**nutsamaat **- Your work initially will focus on establish relationships within our schools, in our communities & with our partners to ensure the successful launch of Jr. Kindergarten-Grade 4

(together as one) Take A Hike for our students
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- You continuously develop relationships with youth & families to build their confidence & interest in the Take A Hike program **Stz’uminus Community School**Grades 5-12

**Our Provocative Propositions**:

- You support and resource our Take A Hike program through daily engagement and development of responsive programming to meet the needs and —

being. Being able to speak, read, write and - You facilitate your students’ growth by directly liaising with community agencies and services and developing new partnerships for support Preschool-Elder Years

understand hul’q'umi'num’ in our daily lives - You participate with dedication in all parts of the program including multi-day camping trips, volunteering, and events —
connects us to the land, our ancestors, and their - You collaborate with SES staff, the Take A Hike Foundation, and external agencies to enhance personal growth for your students & their families **Post-Secondary & Continuing Education**

teachings. - You complete & contribute to assessments, reporting, crisis incident response & planning, referral and other consultations as identified All Ages
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All learning is done in intimate relationship with **WHAT YOU BRING**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
the land. The land is the source of our strength, - You are an adventurer at heart and truly value the positive impact of spending time in nature, someone who recognizes that the most impactful including a pension plan - along with health,

our language and culture. Learning in a reciprocal changes can happen outside of a conventional office or classroom, perhaps in a canoe or on a mountaintop wellness and development programs to support
relationship with the land keeps us strong and - You are comfortable & confident in the outdoors, able to care for yourself & others in challenging conditions you both personally & professionally.

connected. - You have a relevant degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or Education
- We would love to explore how we can work

We heal, hope, and love one another. Our - You have proven recent success supporting vulnerable youth & families directly, including group sessions together with you to support our learners.

our gilts with each other, we learn and grow practice and personal learning journey **your resume & cover letter to**

- You are a collaborative team player who respects and values what each member of the program contributes to education of our learners This position will remain open until filled.
We reflect on how we are learning and growing - You are physically fit and able to support and lead youth in vigorous outdoor activities and to camp overnight on self-propelled outdoor explorations

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