Assistant Youth Worker (Temporary)
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Job Location:
Pitt Meadows - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Katzie First Nation is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Youth Worker to join our dynamic youth team for a temporary 52-week SASET-funded position.
Reporting to the Human and Social Services Manager and under the guidance of the Youth Team Leader and Youth Coordinator the Assistant Youth Worker will play a vital role in supporting before and after-school programs summer activities and various community events. If youre passionate about empowering young people building a strong sense of community and celebrating cultural heritage through fun experiences we want to hear from you!
The training plan for successful applicants will encompass additional skill training provided by SASET & Ridge Meadows College.
This position is open to Katzie Members who have not occupied a SASET-funded role for over 12 months.
What Youll Do:
- Plan and deliver culturally relevant youth activities for after-school programs summer camps and events.
- Organize recreational activities including games fitness events arts and crafts and musical instruction.
- Assist at recreational facilities by enforcing rules modeling positive behaviour and mentoring young people.
- Oversee daily operations of recreation areas maintaining safety equipment cleaning facilities and displaying signage.
- Encourage participation and foster healthy relationships by greeting new members encouraging group activities and ensuring fair treatment.
- Coordinate teaching events and cultural activities leading discussions with youth.
- Create media presentations using videos and pictures on the Katzie social platform to promote youth activities.
- Develop community communications to inform families and students about programs and activities.
- Assist with special community events field trips and workshops.
- Help with Food Bank duties including loading packing and delivering food items within the community.
What Were Looking For:
- Knowledge acquired through coursework in childcare or a related field and two years of relevant work experience. Equivalent combinations of education work experience or comparable lived experience will also be considered.
- Able to provide current satisfactory police check with vulnerable sectors as a condition of employment or be willing to obtain one.
- Genuine interest in working with children and youth.
- Commitment to and understanding of Indigenous (Katzie) cultural teachings and practices.
- Great people skills including building relationships mediating and solving conflicts.
- Excellent communication skills including leading discussions negotiating and convincing others.
- Outstanding organizational abilities adept at prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and expertise levels.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team using good judgment to complete tasks.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as needed.
- CPR and First Aid/Food safe training an asset.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (based on scheduled program and calendar)
- A Class 5 Drivers License with a clean drivers abstract is an asset.
How to Apply:
- Apply through our website at (go to career opportunities and apply to the posting).
- Stop by the Admin Building and drop off a copy of your resume.
- Please apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to Katzie First Nation Human Resources atand reference Job Number 202604 in the subject line.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
