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Community Association Opportunities

Youth Development Leader 2

Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Development Leader 2 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
Successful candidates may be employed by the following organizations: West Richmond, Sea Island, Thompson, South Arm, Cambie, City Centre, Hamilton Community Associations; Steveston Community Society. (Note: Not all organizations may be hiring for this position).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Recognize and acknowledge youth accomplishments.
  • Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behaviour and use of the centre.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture.
  • Assist with liaising with elementary and secondary schools.
  • Maintain an understanding of the sensitive nature of youth and youth issues.
  • 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.
  • Provide regular updates/reports for staff, youth workers and committees.
  • Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to each facility.

Required Qualifications

  • Grade 12 plus 40 hours working/volunteering with youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR.
  • Police Information Check.
  • Strong group facilitation skills.

Assets

  • Experience or education related to social work, counseling, addiction and drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Experience working within a program budget.
  • Facilitating and mentoring experience.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of popular youth culture.
  • Marketing and event planning skills.
  • Class 4 driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $16.13-$16.61 per hour

How to Apply

This is an ongoing job posting. To apply for this position, please email associationcareers@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.

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