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

• $14.98-$15.89 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.