Youth Services Coordinator

• Plan, develop, create and deliver programming focused on children and youth.

• Ensure safe facilities and adequate supervision for all attending youth.

• Arrange for facility use for programs developed.

• Verify that all supplies are available for planned activities.

• Arrange for special equipment, speakers, resources needed to be available for planned program.

• Provide leadership and instruction during program delivery.

• Maintain records on material usage and inventory.

• Provide assistance and advise existing youth groups and committees in planning for social, recreational, cultural and educational activities in the community.

• Assist in the formation of youth groups and project committees.

• Provide liaison with area schools and community agencies regarding the provision of youth services, including but not limited to the It's Cool Committee, Bee Aware Committee, Drug Action Coalitions, etc.

• Promote Yellowhead County Family and Community Support Services and their programs.

• Evaluate youth programs and develop policies and best practices for the FCSS Board.

• Evaluate youth programs with youth residents of Yellowhead County.

• Prepare and present agenda items and Board reports.

• Maintain records and produces reports of activities planned.

• Meet monthly with Yellowhead County programmers.

• Develop the youth programming budgets as necessary.

• Formulate a written evaluation and reference letter for youth programs.

• Develop and submit grants and fundraising options for youth programs.

• Post-secondary diploma in youth/social/recreation services

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend

• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

• Defensive Driving Certificate

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Clear Child Welfare check

• Clear RCMP check

• One (1) year experience working with children and youth in a social/recreational setting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Degree in a recreation or social services field

• Board development knowledge

• Cultural sensitivity training

• Two (2) years experience working with children and youth in a social/recreational setting.

• Experience working with diverse (age and culture) population.

• Experience with program development.

• Experience working with non-profit boards.

• Work is conducted in both an office and outdoor environment.

• Hours of work are variable.

• Requires dealing with parental concerns and conflicts between children.

• Travel is required.

• Requires transporting of supplies and equipment to programming sites.

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