Youth Worker

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community wellness center in Kelowna is seeking a passionate Youth Worker to foster a welcoming environment for youth and their families. The ideal candidate will promote positive wellness through engaging programs and must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusion are essential. This full-time position involves excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance belonging at YMCA facilities for youth and families.
• Create and implement programs that promote positive wellness and connection.
• Engage and inspire youth from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field

Job description

As part of our YMCA Youth Development Strategy and our commitment to JAIDE (Justice Access Inclusion Diversity and Equity) priorities the YMCA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker to join our team and enhance belonging at our YMCA facilities. This role is integral to fostering a welcoming environment where all youth and their families feel valued respected and empowered. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusion experience working with diverse populations and can create and implement programs that promote positive wellness and connection.

If the following sounds like meaningful work this might be the job for you!

Being part of a growing team of like-minded people who strive to deliver quality programs for children and youth throughout the Southern Interior of British Columbia.

Operating in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.

Believe in and promote the YMCAs volunteer philosophy and integrate the value of volunteerism in all dealings with members volunteers donors and colleagues.

Wed love to hear from people with :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelors degree in Social Work Education Psychology or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and build positive relationships with community partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI with experience developing and implementing related programs.

Required Competencies :

Commitment to Mission Vision and Values : Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.

Service Orientated : Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.

Relationship Building and Collaboration : Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.

The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality :

As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to :

Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer supervisor colleague teacher coach etc.)

Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of color and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline : Open until an appropriate candidate is found

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1