Reports To
Manager of Family Support Services
Saulteau First Nations Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.
Job Purpose
Youth Program Facilitators aim to provide a variety of culturally appropriate, fun, and interactive programs primarily for Saulteau First Nations (SFN) youth. The programs are hosted in an inviting setting and offer young community members a place to socialize, connect, and learn.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Administration and Facilitation
- Participates in the planning, development, implementation, facilitation, and supervision of culturally and age appropriate, fun, creative and interactive programs that meet the criteria of funding agreements for the Youth Centre
- Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand for required programming and events while staying within the programing budget
- Maintains accurate statistics of program attendance in relation to program reporting
- Applies for grants and funding opportunities that can increase and expand our programming or supplement our existing programs
- Provides monthly reporting and status updates on your program to your manager
- Surveys attendees and community members for programs which they would find effective and try to incorporate their feedback whenever possible
- Collaborates with the rest of the Youth Centre team to develop a monthly and yearly calendar; eensure calendar coincides with other existing SFN Programs and Community events
- Liaises with other Saulteau First Nations departments for collaborative program opportunities
- Cultivates a safe and welcoming environment aimed at establishing relationships with youth and youth service agencies in the community
- Provides general guidance and referral service to youth and maintain relationships with a variety of community youth service agencies and resources
- Tactfully enforces rules of conduct during youth activities and drop-in services
- Assists in the marketing and promotion of youth programming
- Assists in food security initiative; prepares healthy and nutritious snacks for program attendees.
- Incorporates and evokes learnings through tradition and culture where possible
- Ensures activities align with health and safety requirements
- Ensures adequate time for program set up and take down, and post program clean up
- When possible, incorporates learnings from the Medicine Wheel
- Promotes programs through a variety of communication avenues and engage participation from community members
- Ensures program costs are within budget provided
Other Related Duties
- Participates actively as a SFN representative in collaborative partner networks and related community activities
Required Qualifications and Certifications
- Minimum high school diploma - preference given to those with post-secondary education in the field of child and youth development
- Experience working in vulnerable sectors such as child services, social assistance, or counselling is an asset
- Experience in program development and facilitation considered an asset
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector
- Food Safe Level 1 Certification
- Employer will provide WHMIS and Standard First Aid training
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions
- Awareness and understanding around the impact from trauma and inter-generational trauma resulting from colonial policies
- Ability to provide and promote positive values and social benefits
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; ability to respond to problematic behavior using an understanding of the behavior’s context and function
- Strong community engagement skills and the ability to build partnerships
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Tech savvy and knowledgeable of online youth activities
- Positive attitude with creative and dynamic leadership skills
Work Conditions
- This role requires a flexible work schedule of 40 hours per week; some evening and weekend work will be necessary dependent on programming.
- Travel may be required within surrounding community, including travel to SFN community.
Closing Date: January 3, 2025
