Details:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre is currently seeking to fill 4 full-time position for a Youth Development Coordinators *2 Permanent and 2 Temporary 3 month terms*
Hours: 35 hours/week Salary: Based on education and experience Start date: As soon as possible
The main focus of this 2 year program will be centred on indigenous identity, youth development, youth leadership, indigenous reconciliation through education and exploration of traditional territories, job skills training in tourism, recreation, fine arts, customer and or food service industry, etc. This project will incorporate modern outdoor activities with sports and recreation in combination with traditional activities that happen outdoors for the local indigenous population. The outdoor activities will be offered as an incentive to begin exploring and learning about traditional practices in all aspects of Kwa’kwakawa’kw heritage. Workshops on traditional practices will discuss pre-contact practices as commonly known or understood and will be compared to practices today after colonization. Other information shared in these groups will be the Friendship Centre Movement and what it means to people living off-reserve. They will also be introduced to the concept of transition planning and adapting to living off-reserve from on-reserve residency.
The Youth Development Coordinator's duties includes:
Create a strategic work plan with youth for the next two years
Create, Coordinate and facilitate groups
Plan and coordinate field trips and fundraisers
Coordinate capacity building workshops
Provide transportation
Provide emotional support
Build relationships with agencies and community members of all ages
Oversee the development of programs, work plans and reporting
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Create and submit comprehensive reports
Work with finance manager to ensure adherence to budget plans
Coordinate and maintain professional development as appropriate
Maintain mandatory filing and records management
Participate in community engagements as required
Out of town travel and training as required
Qualifications & Experience:
BA in Child and Youth Care or an equivalent experience with a diploma in a related field
Class 5 drivers’ licence, own transportation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Publisher
Strong ability to develop service plans and work plans
Abundance of experience working with aboriginal families and aboriginal communities
Willing to complete a criminal records check through the Ministry of Justice