Youth Centre Worker

YMCA of Northern Alberta • Fort McMurray, AB

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About The Position

The Youth Centre Mentorship initiative provides a safe space for youth to experience positive interactions and promotes YMCA values of Respect, Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, and Inclusion. The Youth Centre Worker provides mentoring to youth, ages 8-18, through strong relationship development as they facilitate and promote activities and programs designed to help youth build the skills necessary for managing the challenges they face. They model positive behaviors, encourage skill development in sports and arts, assist with conflict resolution, facilitate peer to peer relationship building, promote a culture of inclusion and will connect youth to resources and agencies when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 18+ years of age.
• Previous Youth work/mentorship or related experience.
• Certifications: Standard First Aid & CPR-C.
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering high-quality services through excellent relationships with youth, staff, and volunteers.
• Effective communication with other staff and volunteers including documentation of issues, critical incidents, equipment/maintenance issues.
• Sharing critical information with youth including special events, behavioral expectations, Eagle Ridge Community Centre (ERCC) policies, and Youth Centre updates.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities for youth both at ERCC and offsite as opportunities arise.
• Connect and build relationships with the youth and determine the need and support necessary by connecting them to agencies and programs available.
• Provide opportunities for youth to learn and develop in spirit, mind, and body.
• Consistently role model and encourage YMCA’s values and mission, encourage a healthy lifestyle, participation of others by helping in their respective means, enrich the quality of programs and services, promote YMCA as a charity according to YMCA Standards of Practice Document.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED