We're Hiring: Youth Development Leader 3

Interested in applying or have any questions? Send a cover letter and resume or any inquiries to Brendan Walker at citycentre@richmond.ca.

Job Summary: Youth Development Leader 3.

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Job Summary:

Under the guidance of and reporting to the Youth Development Coordinator, the Youth Development Leader 3 is responsible for leadership of youth and preteen programs within a recreation and cultural services setting. This position is directly responsible for the supervision of City Centre’s Youth Leadership Program which includes overseeing 100+ youth volunteers and facilitating six weekly youth meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming

Deliver, instruct and lead a variety of programs and activities for youth

Develop positive relationships with youth; create an all-inclusive welcoming environment, instill a youth involved process; facilitate one to one and group settings; solicits feedback on programs from youth and families

Connect youth into programs, projects, advisory groups and volunteering

Promote the 40 Developmental Assets

Assist with large-scale special events

Supervisory

Responsible for supervision of junior staff and/or volunteers in the absence of the Youth Development Coordinator.

Customer Service/Communication

Promote understanding of youth related issues; recognize and acknowledge youth accomplishments

Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behaviour and use of the centre

Create, prepare and distribute promotional materials using mixed mediums; promotes events and programs by directly contacting youth

Demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture

Liaise with elementary and secondary school

Respond to inquiries from the public and staff

Deal with people in difficult situations

May refer youth to other agencies for information or treatment

Safety/Risk Management

Follow risk management protocols; update risk management and emergency protocols as required; complete incident and accident reports in a timely manner.

Administrative

Meets regularly with supervisors and staff/program committees; provide regular updates/reports for staff, youth workers and committees

Sets goals throughout the year according to the work plan

Keep current with trends/issues related to youth

Books and sets up facilities, vans, equipment and supplies as required

Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry

Responsible to fill out accident report forms

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to each facility.

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 plus one year of post secondary studies in child and youth care studies and two year’s experience working with youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience

BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification

Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR

Police Information Check

Desirable Qualifications:

Class 4 B.C. driver’s license

Food Safe

Experience and/or education related to social work, counselling, addiction and drug or alcohol abuse

Experience working within a program budget

Experience with volunteer boards

Facilitating and mentoring experience

Volunteer coordination experience

Marketing and event planning skills

HOURS OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

Hours: 20 hours per week. (Must be available during after school times on weekdays and able to work some weekends).

Salary:

$23.23 - $26.15 per hour

Benefits package after 3 months.

This is an ongoing job posting

City Centre Community Association thanks all applicants in advance for their interest.

Only those candidates under further consideration will be contacted.

Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position.