Children’s & Youth Worker Position

Children’s & Youth Worker Position
Job Number # 
19959
Employer 
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
May 09, 2019
Apply By 
May 23, 2019
Start Date 
2019-07-09
Schedule 
Full Time
Temporary
Hours 
35 hours per week
Wage 
$11.35
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

This position will be directly accountable to the Assistant Executive Director and designated Children’s & Youth Program Supervisor.

Purpose

To train and provide work experience for one aboriginal student who will be assisting with youth and children’s programs.

Tasks

This individual will be provided with the skills on how to organize, recruit and work with volunteers, parents, children and youth.  Other skills the individual will learn will include how to plan, implement events and activities which will include: tournaments, field trips, day-camp activities, and fundraising events.  The student will assist with youth and children’s programming by providing support in developing and initiating of activities which will include: youth drop-in, field trips, camp outs, summer programs, arts and crafts, recreational and sports activities, support groups, educational workshops, family events and cultural celebrations.

Qualifications 

Requirements

  • MUST be an Aboriginal Youth between the ages of 15 & 30 years of age.
  • MUST have been a full-time student of 2018-19  and returning to school in the Fall of 2019
  • Individual should have good communication skills and enjoy working with children and youth.
  • Must be highly motivated, flexible, patient, understanding and personable.
  • Computer skills are also considered an asset; driver’s license prefer.
  • It would be important to be able to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Must be flexible and be willing to work evenings and weekends.
  • Must be able to submit to a criminal record check and a driver’s abstract if applicable.
How to Apply 

Please forward your resume and covering letter to:

Cyndi Stevens, Executive Director

3555 - 4th Avenue

Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 4H3

Please Note:  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  For further information, and to complete an application form, please contact Jeff Jeffries at (250) 723-8281 and email resume and cover letter to cstevens@pafriendshipcenter.com and m.jeffries@pafriendshipcenter.com