Program Facilitator

**Hi. We’re Trellis.**

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis - and we’re always growing

**Our Values**

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
- ** Courage**: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
- ** Empathy**: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
- ** Learning**: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- ** Impact**: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

**Our Commitments**

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

**What Trellis Offers**

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

- Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
- Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
- Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.

**The Role: Program Facilitator
- Permanent 13 hrs/week**

The Program Facilitator is responsible for creating and facilitating remarkable youth group programming. This includes supporting and planning of assorted opportunities and activities that focus on youth engagement, promoting hope, social and emotional learning, identity, community connection, life skills and progress to self-sufficiency.

**This position is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 7pm, and Friday from 1pm to 5pm.**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Program Planning and Implementation**
- Provide clients with a safe environment to learn new developmental skills, interact and build community with other peers, and enhance social, emotional, and experiential learning.
- Facilitation of group programming that comes from trauma informed, strength based, and culturally aware lenses.
- Demonstrate leadership in anti-racism and reconciliation.
- Be a liaison with families and/or natural supports.
- Participate in collaborative committees as they pertain to the Youth Strategy, including those of external agencies and Trellis’ own internal programs.
- Promotion of programming via social media and external connections.
- Provide referrals and system navigation to other agencies services when appropriate and requested by program participants.
- Other duties as required.

**Outcome Reporting and Data Management**
- Responsible for collecting necessary documents for services, including immigration information and all intake information as required by Trellis.
- Responsible for monthly reporting including icare data entry, tracking attendance, success stories, activity summaries, and all reporting required by Program Manager
- Collection of surveys and outcome measurement tools from youth participants
- Complete data collection and reporting for any applicable grants.
- Other duties as required.

**Knowledge and Skill Expectations**
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Social Work, Education, Child and Youth Care, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Intercultural Studies, or a related discipline with a concentration on cultural studies an asset.
- 2-5 years' experience in working with youth.
- Culturally competent, with an understanding of diversity and issues and/or barriers youth face and cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to work in a variety of situations, develop and maintain relationships with other professionals within the community.
- Strong organization and administrative skills
- Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the youth, including some evenings and weekends.
- Current Standard First Aid / Basic Rescuer CPR
- Criminal Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Welfare