13544 - Youth Worker

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.•Burnaby, BC

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Worker provides group work, outreach and individual support services to immigrant and refugee youth. The Youth Worker is responsible for recruiting eligible youth and for planning and facilitate program content. This position also conducts administrative duties necessary for tracking program results.

Requirements

2 years of experience working with multicultural and vulnerable youth
Experience with public speaking, group presentations, and content development
Knowledge on the needs of vulnerable youth and mental health support
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent engagement skills in working with multicultural youth
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent team player with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and internet/social media
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and program demands
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment
Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Social Science, Human Services or related discipline preferred
Training to support youth in camping trips is preferred (e.g. Wilderness First Aid)
Hiking and camping experiences are an asset
Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
Standard First Aid Certification is an asset
Food Safe Certificate is an asset

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and facilitates weekly workshops, field trips, and outdoor recreation activities for immigrant youth between age 15-30 years old
Guides youth on backcountry camping trips, leadership retreats, day hikes, and other outdoor recreation types of activities
Facilitates youth to acquire wilderness survival skills
Promotes program, recruits participants, helps with the registration process and answers public enquiries regarding the YLM program
Offers youth mentorship and guidance throughout the program
Creates opportunities for group to connect and build sense of belonging
Provides and maintains a safe environment that is culturally open and accessible in order to support the personal development of the youth
Communicates with participants, parents, volunteers, vendors, and community partners in a professional manner about program updates
Networks with the community via social media and participates in related networking meetings
Contributes towards program evaluation and improvement measures
Coordinates logistics for their cohorts of youth, including scheduling with vendors and purchasing supplies to support the program
Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to assist in the implementation of daily program activities
Shares trends of service needs with the Program Manager and compile reports
Maintains up-to-date group records and individual youth case notes
Maintains statistical records for accountability, funding application and development purposes
Attends team/division staff meetings and training opportunities as required
Provides support to agency wide fundraising initiatives
Performs other related tasks as assigned by Program Manager or Program Director