Youth Programs Facilitator (Senior)

Sprott Shaw College; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Victoria is seeking a Youth Programs Facilitator to manage and implement engaging youth programs. This role requires a commitment to anti-oppressive practices and engagement with diverse youth populations. Responsibilities include planning events, facilitating skills development, and collaborating with community partners. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or significant experience, along with facilitation skills. This position offers a competitive wage, benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth facing challenges like poverty and mental health.
• Preference for experience in community centre settings.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate youth programs and events.
• Engage with youth and families in the community.
• Ensure the youth environment is safe and welcoming.

Skills

One to one facilitation

Group facilitation

Cultural awareness

Anti-oppressive practices

Education

Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care or similar

Minimum of two years’ work experience with youth

Job description

At Quadra Village Community Centre , we value our dedicated staff team and pride ourselves on being a good organization to work for and making a difference in our community.

QVCC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants who increase the diversity of our staff team and have the ability to engage diverse communities in a safe and supportive way. Indigenous identity is considered an asset for this position.

Youth Programs Facilitator

Role : Facilitates, plans and implements all aspects of Quadra Village Community Centre’s Youth Programs (Youth Drop-In, The CREW, Social Connections and youth events and initiatives) in conjunction with the Youth Programs Coordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensures the Youth Centre environment is engaging, welcoming, clean, safe and hazard free for the operation of youth programs.
• Engages in relationship building with youth, families, and community connections.
• Facilitates life skills, social skills, and self-worth development.
• Ensures that ideas and plans are youth-driven and led.
• Assists youth undergoing hardships and provides mentorship, support referrals and system navigation as necessary.
• Approaches work utilizing community development and asset building strategies.
• Coordinates and implements a variety of workshops and out trips.
• Facilitates The Crew annual events and fundraisers, including Craft Fairs & Markets, Quadra Village Day, The Halloween event, the Winter Dinner, and final Crew trip.
• Coordinates and prepares with Youth Coordinator a bi-monthly Youth & Family Night, including planning and cooking meals
• Transports youth when required
• Works collaboratively and provides mentorship to QVCC Youth Workers, Practicum Students, and volunteers, in conjunction with Youth Programs Coordinator.
• Collaborates with community, service providers, businesses, community groups, and events.
• Identifies and implements best practices appropriate for youth programs, to deliver quality programming.
• Ensures maintenance and tabulation of attendance and statistics regarding all youth program activities and events.
• Maintains and updates posts on youth programs’ social media accounts.
• Engages as needed in educational opportunities related to youth work, attend community meetings and trainings as agreed to by supervisor.
• Is familiar with and implements QVCC’s policies, procedures and practices, the Youth Programs Handbook and Youth Programs Training Manual.
• Responds to general inquiries regarding QVCC and shares in the work of operating and maintaining an inclusive, functional community centre
• Performs other related duties when required and approved by the Executive Director

Qualifications :

Committed to an anti-oppressive, decolonial, and anti-racist practice

Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care, Family Studies, Social Work, Recreation or comparable degree, or minimum of two years’ work experience with youth contending with issues such as poverty, family violence, or mental health problems

Preference to candidates with two or more years of experience working with a diverse population of youth cultures in a community centre setting

Preference to candidates with lived experience, knowledge, and / or awareness of First Nations populations and diverse cultures

One to one and group facilitation skills

Clear Criminal Record Check is required.

Emergency First Aid and Food Safe

Class 4 Driver’s License and training specific to youth work is an asset

Hours of Work :

hours per week

Hours will vary between day and evening shifts, weekday and weekend shifts

Additional hours, times, or days may be required dependent on agency needs and events

Benefits & Remuneration :

per hour, increases with tenure

3 weeks vacation (based on full calendar year worked)

Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, AD&D, Life Insurance, and matching RRSP contributions after completion of 3-month probationary period

Immediate enrolment in the Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid training and development applicable to role

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required

Closing Date : July 25 or until filled

Please send resume and cover letter with the subject line “Youth Programs Facilitator”.

Applications may also be dropped off in person at 901 Kings Road. Though we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thanks for your interest in working with us!