Children's Program Coordinator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government • Dawson City, YT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Kʼäjìt-in Zho Manager, the incumbent implements and coordinates developmental, social, recreational and cultural program activities for TH children aged 8 to 12. Programs include the Summer Youth Camp Program during the summer school break and the After-School Program during the school year. The incumbent identifies and develops daily programs and activities that support children to develop personal competencies such as life skills, self-confidence and self-awareness, social and relationship skills, group interaction and conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture. The incumbent ensures the delivery of programming activities through a mentorship approach with the assistance of TH Elders, Citizens and community supports.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in child and youth care, education, recreation, social work or related field, with one year of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge and skills may be considered.
• Knowledge of child and youth development, mental wellness and restorative theories and processes.
• Knowledge of holistic case management and referral processes for local counseling services and supports.
• Experience or training in the design and delivery of youth recreational programming.
• Experience coaching or mentoring youth.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work constructively with, at-risk youth with special needs or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, TH structures, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with pre-adolescent children in a summer camp, outdoor education program, extracurricular or after-school program environment.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Training in suicide prevention and intervention.
• Class 4 Driver’s license.
• Standard First Aid Certification and Remote First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• WHMIS and Food Safe Certification.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate developmental, social, recreational and cultural program activities for TH children aged 8 to 12.
• Develop daily programs and activities that support children's personal competencies (life skills, self-confidence, self-awareness, social and relationship skills, group interaction, conflict resolution, problem-solving, leadership skills).
• Provide opportunities for children to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture.
• Ensure the delivery of programming activities through a mentorship approach with the assistance of TH Elders, Citizens and community supports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree