Youth Worker
Tsawout First Nation
- Saanichton, BC
- $18.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Assist in managing groups of youth (12+), supervise youth safety, and monitor youth interactions.
- Help create, organize and facilitate sports and recreational activities.
- Assist to develop, organize and facilitate youth workshops focussing on aspects of healthy living, culture, life skills, self-esteem, and alcohol and drug awareness.
- Help to create detailed monthly calendars and circulate in the community newsletter and social media platforms
- Support the development of a youth council for Tsawout First Nation
- Work with the Youth Coordinator to liaise with outside agencies and the community on programs relating to Tsawout First Nation youth
- Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of Tsawout Community events
- Assist in the development, implementation of training opportunities for youth
- Promote and enhance youth participation in conference and training
- Maintain professional boundaries and professional working relationships at all times
- A First Nation youth, 16-30 years of age with an interest in working with youth of all ages
- Experience supervising youth, public speaking and program planning skills relating to youth
- Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Certification (or must be able to successfully obtain/maintain these certifications upon hire)
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, practices and traditions
- Good knowledge and understanding of local community resources
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required as a condition of employment
- Valid BC Drivers license is an asset but not required
- Ability and flexibility to work a variety of shift schedules, including evening and weekends, as dictated by the Youth Coordinator and alternate work location as required-including performing other duties as requested by the Supervisor.