Youth Program Assistant

The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor & the Child & Youth Wellness Coordinators, with support and direction from the Wellness Centre Manager, the Youth Program Assistant will work in a collaborative and culturally safe way to assist with planning and implementing the wellness, education and prevention programs and services for the Wellness Centre and Recreation Programs.

This is an on-call position.

The Candidate:

• Provide direct service programming to children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps and Summer Fun program.
• Work alongside Wellness Centre and Education staff to deliver activities for children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps, and Summer Fun program.
• Support to ensure supplies and gear for all programs and events are organized for each activity.
• Be a caring mentor to children in all Wellness Centre programming by listening to their needs, supporting them to complete activities, and ensuring safety measures are followed.
• Communicate weekly with the Wellness Centre and Education teams about feedback, concerns, or requests for support.
• Attend team meetings as requested.
• Attend training as it relates to the position.
• Support planning, facilitation and/or coordination of evidence-based wellness-related, prevention, and education workshops, programs and/or presentations for children, youth, families, and/or the community using appropriate resources and technology.
• Work with the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor to plan and deliver community events, including, but not limited to, Christmas party, Halloween, Easter, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Days, and the Summer Fun Program.
• Work with the wellness team to engage children and youth in the execution of a wellness plan; this can include providing one-to-one behavioural and recreational support as part of a support plan for an individual child and/or youth.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum age requirement at the time of intake: 15 years old.
• Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check if over 18 years of age.
• First Aid Certification is an asset, but will be provided.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, legally entitled to work in BC.
• Experience working with children in a recreation or education setting is an asset
• Must be available for work between Monday and Friday, some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays (including Pro D Day, Spring Break and Summer Break).
• Respect for, sensitivity towards, as well as knowledge and understanding of the shíshálh Nation culture and traditions.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some organizational and administrative skills would be an asset.
• High level of initiative and self-direction.
• Outgoing, positive attitude. Ability to engage with young children and other youth