Trauma-Informed Youth Wellness & Skills Coach

Metlakatla First Nation; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 33,475 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

A First Nations organization in British Columbia seeks a Youth Support Worker to provide individualized support focusing on life skills development and wellness planning. The role involves working with youth in individual and group settings, collaborating with community partners, and ensuring access to essential services. Candidates should have a background in social work or child and youth care and experience with at-risk youth. This position offers a wage range of $24.30 to $29.00 per hour for 35 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in social work, child & youth care, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience working with vulnerable or at-risk youth.
• Valid Class 4 BC driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to youth, focusing on life skills and wellness plans.
• Facilitate life skills programming and workshops tailored to youth needs.
• Collaborate with community partners and report on youth activities.

Skills

Individualized support for youth

Trauma-informed approach

Collaboration with social workers

Life skills facilitation

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in social work, child & youth care, or a related field

3-4 years of experience with vulnerable or at-risk youth

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Safe Certificate

ASIST and NVCI training

Valid Class 4 BC driver’s license

Job description

A First Nations organization in British Columbia seeks a Youth Support Worker to provide individualized support focusing on life skills development and wellness planning. The role involves working with youth in individual and group settings, collaborating with community partners, and ensuring access to essential services. Candidates should have a background in social work or child and youth care and experience with at-risk youth. This position offers a wage range of $24.30 to $29.00 per hour for 35 hours a week.