Full Time | Alert Bay

Intensive Youth Support Worker

Deadline: Position will remain Open until Filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Working alongside delegated social workers and the rest of the team, the Intensive Youth Support Worker is responsible for co-facilitating programs that meet the needs of youth aged 13-18 in the Alert Bay community. The Intensive Youth Support Worker will be responsible for creating consistent programs for youth with a strong focus on connection to culture, land, language and nurturing spirit, identity, and a strong sense of belonging. The Intensive Youth Support Worker will co-facilitate the supervision and delivery of programs including Drop-In alongside other youth workers and will work some evenings and weekends. There will be some one-to-one youth support work involved in the position.

Job Duties:

  • Identify gaps in service and create comprehensive and effective programs for youth.
  • Supervise evening and weekend programming, as well as programs that will occur during spring break, winter break and summer.
  • Create a safe and welcoming space, that is youth-focused and is trauma-informed.
  • Organize youth-specific events and groups (campouts, swimming, skating, etc.), often in collaboration with community partners.
  • Remove barriers to participation in programs by ensuring appropriate planning/communication, and by providing food and transportation within a specific budget.
  • Collaborate with other agencies, nations, and councils to ensure programs meet the complex needs of the youth in our community.
  • Build relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers in the community to deliver programs that are rooted in culture and language.
  • Provide one-to-one intensive support to youth, as needed.
  • Co-facilitate and organize a Youth Advisory Council.

Job Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent; diploma or degree in Human Services would be an asset.
  • Naloxone, First Aid Certification, Food Safe, and suicide-intervention training are preferred.
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Other Job Requirements:

  • Overtime on evenings and weekends may be required from time-to-time
  • Employment is subject to satisfactory employment references and criminal record review

Salary:  $55,409 – $64,844

If this position interests you, please submit a covering letter and resume to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

This position will remain open until filled