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Full Time Youth Worker - Alternate School Program (Vancouver)
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Urban Native Youth Association
Training the Leaders of Tomorrow
Cedar Walk Day Program
Employment Opportunity
UNYA has 2 full-time positions available for Youth Workers for the Cedar Walk Day Program. The Day Program, is an alternate school for street-involved Native youth (ages 13-18). The Youth Workers will provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment that is culturally open and accessible in order to support the personal and educational development of youth participants. The Youth Workers will be responsible for helping implement and facilitate the pre-determined activities/workshops, and assisting the Coordinator of the program as well as the teacher. Youth Workers report directly to the Program Coordinator and the MCFD Coordinator..
Qualifications and Conditions:
1. Child care Diploma / Certificate or related University Degree.
2. Minimum 2 years experience in child & youth care, or a combination of relevant education & experience working with street-involved youth.
3. Previous experience working with Native youth.
4. Must have a broad based knowledge of the family and social issues that Native youth face today, including the generational impacts of the residential school system on Native families and communities, and a good understanding of Native cultures and traditions.
5. Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of community resources in Vancouver, particularly youth & Aboriginal-specific resources.
6. Will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
7. Will have the ability to identify with mandate, policies and procedures of the organization.
8. Must possess a good working knowledge of computer systems and programs.
9. Must have strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to compile accurate records and prepare reports.
10. Must have a personal support system and self care plan in place.
11. Must have a criminal record check completed by and satisfactory to UNYA.
12. Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish a trusting, non-judgmental, non-exploitative rapport with youth.
2. Organize, Facilitate, and Supervise youth in group activities/outings, P.E., arts/craft, tutoring, day-day activities, etc.
3. Provide one on one counselling/group counselling, crisis intervention, and lifeskills workshops.
4. Maintain the day-to-day operation of the program including cleaning, and maintenance.
5. Positively participate in programming and activities in order to provide a positive role model experience for youth attending the program.
6. Keep abreast of all current social concerns and street trends and, as required, attend professional development activities in order to remain informed regarding issues affecting street-involved youth.
7. Actively assist in the ongoing development and review of program components. Positively address all concerns, incidents or crises which affect program mandate, UNYA policy, personal issues, community relations, participating youth, etc.
8. Respect and maintain confidentiality of staff issues within the team, with the exception of the Program Coordinator and/or their direct supervisors.
9. As required, actively promote and participate in fundraising activities for program development.
10. Consult with and report to immediate supervisor, and prepare and submit reports to supervisors, as required. Maintain accurate logs and compile statistical records to support program needs and inform ongoing program development and evaluation. Perform related office duties as required.
11. Consult with youth, staff, and other relevant individuals to identify the needs and goals of individual youth. Liaise and advocate for the best interests of youth with MCFD and other relevant individuals, including participating in case planning and implementation.
12. Perform any other duty that the Coordinator deems necessary to ensure the safe, healthy, and productive operation of the program.
Please send a cover letter stating the position that you are applying for and a resume to the attention of the MCFD Program Coordinator via email at coordinator@unya.bc.ca. Resumes will not be reviewed without a covering letter. No Enquiries. Only those short-listed will be contacted. Closing date: Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 4:00pm.
1618 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5L 1S6
Fax: 604-254-7811 Email: info@unya.bc.ca Website: www.unya.bc.ca
Training the Leaders of Tomorrow
Cedar Walk Day Program
Employment Opportunity
UNYA has 2 full-time positions available for Youth Workers for the Cedar Walk Day Program. The Day Program, is an alternate school for street-involved Native youth (ages 13-18). The Youth Workers will provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment that is culturally open and accessible in order to support the personal and educational development of youth participants. The Youth Workers will be responsible for helping implement and facilitate the pre-determined activities/workshops, and assisting the Coordinator of the program as well as the teacher. Youth Workers report directly to the Program Coordinator and the MCFD Coordinator..
Qualifications and Conditions:
1. Child care Diploma / Certificate or related University Degree.
2. Minimum 2 years experience in child & youth care, or a combination of relevant education & experience working with street-involved youth.
3. Previous experience working with Native youth.
4. Must have a broad based knowledge of the family and social issues that Native youth face today, including the generational impacts of the residential school system on Native families and communities, and a good understanding of Native cultures and traditions.
5. Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of community resources in Vancouver, particularly youth & Aboriginal-specific resources.
6. Will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
7. Will have the ability to identify with mandate, policies and procedures of the organization.
8. Must possess a good working knowledge of computer systems and programs.
9. Must have strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to compile accurate records and prepare reports.
10. Must have a personal support system and self care plan in place.
11. Must have a criminal record check completed by and satisfactory to UNYA.
12. Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish a trusting, non-judgmental, non-exploitative rapport with youth.
2. Organize, Facilitate, and Supervise youth in group activities/outings, P.E., arts/craft, tutoring, day-day activities, etc.
3. Provide one on one counselling/group counselling, crisis intervention, and lifeskills workshops.
4. Maintain the day-to-day operation of the program including cleaning, and maintenance.
5. Positively participate in programming and activities in order to provide a positive role model experience for youth attending the program.
6. Keep abreast of all current social concerns and street trends and, as required, attend professional development activities in order to remain informed regarding issues affecting street-involved youth.
7. Actively assist in the ongoing development and review of program components. Positively address all concerns, incidents or crises which affect program mandate, UNYA policy, personal issues, community relations, participating youth, etc.
8. Respect and maintain confidentiality of staff issues within the team, with the exception of the Program Coordinator and/or their direct supervisors.
9. As required, actively promote and participate in fundraising activities for program development.
10. Consult with and report to immediate supervisor, and prepare and submit reports to supervisors, as required. Maintain accurate logs and compile statistical records to support program needs and inform ongoing program development and evaluation. Perform related office duties as required.
11. Consult with youth, staff, and other relevant individuals to identify the needs and goals of individual youth. Liaise and advocate for the best interests of youth with MCFD and other relevant individuals, including participating in case planning and implementation.
12. Perform any other duty that the Coordinator deems necessary to ensure the safe, healthy, and productive operation of the program.
Please send a cover letter stating the position that you are applying for and a resume to the attention of the MCFD Program Coordinator via email at coordinator@unya.bc.ca. Resumes will not be reviewed without a covering letter. No Enquiries. Only those short-listed will be contacted. Closing date: Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 4:00pm.
1618 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5L 1S6
Fax: 604-254-7811 Email: info@unya.bc.ca Website: www.unya.bc.ca
Published at 17-07-2009
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