Youth Empowerment Worker

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage with youths daily (creative arts, science, technology, life skills, leadership skills, etc.).
• Follow the youth empowerment calendar for events and activities.
• Lead, participate and coach youths in program activities that occur on weekends.
• Collaborate on the planning and implementation of a variety of community events to promote the personal wellness of youth.
• Ensure the safety of youths and report any incidents promptly.
• Provide support, guidance and direction while promoting anti-bullying.
• Assist with creating activities for all youth.
• Follow policies, procedures and protocols including completion of related forms.
• Assist with event planning, as required.
• Assist youth in identifying individual plans and goals.
• Ensure that youths are engaged and connected to the program and supports offered. Assist youth in assessing outside services where applicable, working with the NIFCS Team.
• Keep current on all social concerns and trends, and as required attend professional development activities to remain informed regarding issues affecting youth.
• Actively assist in the ongoing development and review of program plans.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• All employees of NIFCS are required to submit a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening, comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations and all occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Further, to work evening and flexible hours and attend cultural awareness training among other training.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Education / Work Experience

• Ability to contribute to planning and developing youth-based programs and activities.
• Ability to supervise youth in the community and offer an opportunity to interact together in a healthy and safe way.
• Strong and demonstrable interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and writing.
• Skilled in the use of computers as an administrative and educational tool.
• Aware and conversant in the latest technological tools and programs that have the potential for youth development.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills to facilitate and coach youths as per program requirements.
• Ability to keep confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Check.
• Willing to submit to random drug testing.
• Current First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificates or willing to obtain.
• Professional verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Experience assisting at-risk youth in crisis.
• Applicants must exercise a high standard of professionalism with sound judgment and also have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating workshops and groups or willing to learn.
• Experience with Aboriginal culture and communities would be considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Travel in this position is required.
• Non-standard hours of work, adjusted schedule.
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated (at least 2 vaccines) and remain in full compliance with all public health orders and NIFCS policies throughout their employment.

Co m pen s a ti o n & Benefits**

• You can expect a supportive work environment, a total compensation package that includes a competitive wage, extended health and dental benefits.
• The wages are paid in accordance with the current collective agreement.
• This position is open to all gender.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

Submission Deadline :

• Open until filled.