Youth Development Leader 3
Steveston Community Society is accepting applications for the Youth Development Leader 3 position. This position, under the guidance of and reporting to the Youth Development Coordinator, is responsible for leadership of youth programs within a recreation and cultural services setting.
Job Location
Steveston Community Centre
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver, instruct and lead a variety of programs and activities for youth
- Develop positive relationships with youth; create an all-inclusive welcoming environment, instill a youth involved process; facilitate group settings
- Connect youth into programs, projects, advisory groups and volunteering
- Promote the 40 Developmental Assets
- Assist with large-scale special events
- Responsible for supervision of junior staff and/or volunteers in the absence of the Youth Development Coordinator
- Promote understanding of youth related issues; recognize and acknowledge youth accomplishments.
- Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behaviour and use of the centre
- Create, prepare and distribute promotional materials using mixed mediums; promotes events and programs by directly contacting youth
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture
- Liaise with elementary and secondary schools
- Respond to inquiries from the public and staff
- Deal with people in difficult situations
- May refer youth to other agencies for information or treatment
- Follow risk management protocols; update risk management and emergency protocols as required; complete incident and accident reports in a timely manner
- Meet regularly with supervisors and staff/program committees; provide regular updates/reports for staff, youth workers and committees
- Set goals throughout the year according to the work plan
- Keep current with trends/issues related to youth
- Books and sets up facilities, vans, equipment and supplies as required
- Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry
- Responsible to fill out accident report forms
- Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to each facility
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 plus one year of post-secondary studies in child and youth care studies and two years' experience working with youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
- Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR
- Police Information Check
Desired Qualifications
- Class 4 B.C. Drivers License
- FoodSafe
- Experience or education related to social work, counseling, addiction and drug or alcohol abuse
- Experience with volunteer boards
- Experience working within a program budget
- Facilitating and mentoring experience
- Volunteer coordination experience
- Marketing and event planning skills
- Experience working with youth or children who require extra support
Hours of Work and Remuneration
- 7-10 hours/week
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45 - 6:15pm, as well as potential for additional hours
- $20.54/hour (as of September 1, 2021)
How to Apply
Applicant should submit a resume and cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 11:59pm, March 27, 2022.
Steveston Community Centre
Isabel Wong, Youth Development Coordinator
4111 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC V7E 3A8
E-mail: Isabel.Wong@richmond.ca
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Duties may be carried out in a City-owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
The City of Richmond has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. This Policy also applies to Community Association and Society employees.