Child & Youth Cultural Support Worker Position

Child & Youth Cultural Support Worker Position
Job Number # 
19960
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 
2019-07-02
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
35 hours per week
Wage 
$13.85/ hour
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

This position will be directly accountable to the Assistant Executive Director and Childcare Centre Manager.

Purpose

To train and provide work experience for one Aboriginal Student who will be assisting with youth and children’s programs

 

Tasks

These students will assist with Youth and Children’s programming by providing support in developing and initiating of activities.  Activities 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.  These students will be knowledgeable of First Nations culture and be able to assist in culturally related activities.

Qualifications 
  • 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
  • MUST provide current school transcripts
  • Preference will be given to Post Secondary but will consider High School Grade 12 students
  • Individual should have good communication skills and enjoy working with children and youth
  • Must be highly motivated, flexible, patient, understanding and personable
  • Computer skills considered and asset; a driver’s license is 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, cstevens@pafriendshipcenter.com

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:  m.jeffries@pafriendshipcenter.com & cstevens@pafriendshipcenter.com