Youth Coordinator

• Establishes rapport and works effectively with youth, and youth who may be overcoming substance misuse/abuse issues; demonstrates broad based knowledge of the family and social issues that First Nation youth face, including the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system on First Nations families and communities;
• Mentors, coaches and supports youth and encourages greater social inclusion;
• Works with parents and community groups to support youth and the various programs and acts as an advocate for young people's interests;
• Gathers, interprets and articulates information about community trends and resources as they relate to enhancing the capacity for effective communication (including youth engagement), decision-making and long-term planning related to youth, especially youth who are facing challenges in addictions, mental health and/or justice arena;
• Plans, develops, facilitates, supervises and evaluates recreational, social and educational programs, youth groups, workshops and services that support the positive cultural identity and personal wellness for the youth of the community;
• Assesses opportunities and facilitate inter-departmental collaboration as well as inter-organizational collaboration to ensure effective and efficient youth programming and policy development;
• Informs the Governance Admin. Support of significant issues affecting the development and delivery of programs and services;
• Assists with the development of program budgets based on needs assessment and manages spending within budget parameters; monitors and oversee financial management of youth development programming;
• Prepares funding proposals including the establishment of work plans and budgets to track third party funding requirements; submits financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by funders and the Governance Admin. Support;
• Collaborates with other team members regarding program development;
• Coordinates fundraising activities including writing reports and conducting presentations.
• Maintains records, reports, budgets and an overall program work plan;
• Ensures recreation equipment is properly used and maintained;
• Meets, liaises and networks with community groups and educational establishments;
• Resolves conflict with program participants or parents; assists in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Governance Admin. Support when required;
• Promotes safety, health and wellness;
• Respects individual privacy and confidentiality at all times;
• Resolves conflict with program participants or parents;
• Monitors areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and works proactively to implement these;
• Attends departmental meetings and events as required;
• Participates in relevant training and workshops identified by the Governance Admin. Support to enhance program services;
• Ensures that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility;
• Develops effective working relationships with clients, families and co-workers by assisting in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Governance Admin. Support when required;
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues;
• Presents a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times;
• Promotes a safe work place; ensures that all established safety, sanitation and hygiene procedures are followed;
• Carries out other duties essential to the position as directed by the Governance Admin. Support.

• Grade 12 graduation (Dogwood or BC Adult Graduation Diploma);
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with children and youth;
• Experience implementing programs and achieving outcomes;
• Experience developing and preparing a variety of written reports, spreadsheets, policies, presentations and other documentation independently and from written and verbal instructions
• Experience preparing funding proposals an asset;
• Experience developing, interpreting and monitoring budgets and statistics an asset;
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required as a condition of employment;
• Valid standard first aid, CPR and AED certificate;
• Class 5 driver's license, reliable vehicle and a clean driver's abstract is required;
• Unrestricted Class 4 driver's license or willingness to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 driver's license.

Tsawout First Nation