Youth Support Worker- Casual

Overview: The Youth Support Worker is responsible for supervising and engaging youth attending the CCSS Youth Centre. This is a casual position with no fixed hours. Successful candidate will be asked to fill in when needed. $18.03/hour. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational background in related field (Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Counselling, Human Services)
• First Aid Certification (OFA Level 1 or equivalent)
• At least one year experience working with youth aged 11 to 15
• A combination of experience and education may be considered

Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with youth
• Ability to work with youth in a respectful, non-judgmental and consistent manner
• Knowledge of available resources for youth in the Comox Valley
• Effective leadership and communication skills: ability to facilitate group discussions, handle potentially sensitive incidents and resolve conflict
• Ability to develop and facilitate programming based on needs and interests of participants
• A willingness and demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Other

• Criminal record clearance
• Must be available to work evenings. Youth Centre is open Mondays and Thursdays, 2:45- 6:15 PM and Fridays 2:45- 8 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and meaningfully engage youth attending Youth Centre
• Develop and facilitate drop-in activities (ie. pool tournament, games night, arts & crafts, skills workshops)
• Evaluate and adjust programming based on needs of participants
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth
• Provide “next steps” information and/or referrals to youth seeking extra support
• Maintain daily records as required
• Attend any training or meetings as designated by the Executive Director
• Maintain cleanliness of Youth Centre

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to ccss.coordinator@gmail.com with subject line ‘youth support worker application’.

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