Indigenous Youth Worker – Education & Community Impact

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam); Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 38,959 - 55,488; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Pension Plan

16% in lieu of benefits for casual positions

Job summary

A school district in Metro Vancouver is seeking Indigenous Youth Workers for temporary and casual positions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in First Nations studies and providing culturally sensitive services to children and youth. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma or equivalent experience, a valid BC Driver’s License, and demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous cultures. This role offers competitive pay at $34.28/hour and union benefits for continuing positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary education diploma in child/youth care from a recognized college/institution OR completion of two years of university coursework in Psychology or Sociology.
• Self-identification of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).
• 2+ years experience working with children and youth (preferably Indigenous).

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote individualized and group programs in First Nations studies.
• Work under the direction of an administrator/designate.
• Provide culturally sensitive services in an educational setting.

Skills

Child/youth care education

BC Driver’s License

Knowledge of First Nations cultures

Experience working with youth

Culturally sensitive service provision

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

A school district in Metro Vancouver is seeking Indigenous Youth Workers for temporary and casual positions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in First Nations studies and providing culturally sensitive services to children and youth. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma or equivalent experience, a valid BC Driver’s License, and demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous cultures. This role offers competitive pay at $34.28/hour and union benefits for continuing positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.