Youth Support Worker - Permanent/PT
About The Position
Reporting to the K’äjìt-in Zho Evening Supervisor, the Youth Support Worker is tasked with the front-line delivery of planned and scheduled programs and activities for youth ages 8 – 30 years. The recreational, cultural and social programs help youth gain: personal competencies (i.e. life skills), self-confidence and self-awareness, social and relationship skills, conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture. Programming is based out of Kʼäjìt-in Zho (Youth House) and delivered from various venues, including: the Chief John Jonas Support Centre, community facilities, on-the-land camps and occasionally in other Yukon communities. The incumbent works very closely with the youth to establish trust and provide support, guidance and mentorship as well as ensure that daily programming activities are effectively organized and delivered. An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
Requirements
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent combined with coursework or training in mental health, community work, youth work, or in a related field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with children, youth or young adults and leading activities, recreational programs, and/or group excursions.
- Sound understanding of the social-emotional and developmental challenges faced by youth, such as substance use, sexuality and risky behaviors.
- Ability to provide strong mentorship and act as a positive role model.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, TH government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, and the impacts of residential schools on youth and their families and communities.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic Han language words and phrases.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth / students, parents / guardians, families and community members.
Nice To Haves
- Class 4 license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Front-line delivery of planned and scheduled programs and activities for youth ages 8 – 30 years.
- Organize and deliver recreational, cultural and social programs to help youth gain personal competencies, self-confidence, self-awareness, social and relationship skills, conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Provide opportunities for youth to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture.
- Establish trust and provide support, guidance and mentorship to youth.
- Ensure daily programming activities are effectively organized and delivered.
Benefits
- Eligibility List may be established for future vacancies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
