Youth Worker

BGC Okanagan•Kelowna, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BGC Okanagan is seeking casual Youth Workers to join our team at the Downtown Youth Centre. As a Youth Worker, you’ll create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for youth, support their basic needs, and lead engaging activities that promote growth, connection, and belonging. BGC Okanagan provides safe, supportive spaces where children, youth, and families can explore new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

Requirements

Diploma, certificate, or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services.
Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
Successful completion of the Agency’s screening process, including a Criminal Record Check.
Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status).

Responsibilities

Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth.
Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction.
Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.
Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas.
Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor.
Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times.
Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth.
Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.