Job Description

Youth Academy Program Activity Leader

Multicultural Centre of the Yukon - Youth Program

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $20 Hourly

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  Education And Child Care

Duration

To be Determined

Closing Date

Until Filled

Job Level

N/A

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Summary: The Youth Academy Program Activity Leader assists the Academy Coordinator to provide settlement services and integration support to immigrant and refugee youth through activity based programming. This includes the K-Grade 7 After School Program, The Youth Centre, and summer programming.

• All applicants must be in Canada and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**This position will remain open until filled. Responsibilities:

• provide opportunities for immigrant and refugee youth to be engaged, productive members in their community;
• develop an outreach strategy/training & support system that will engage local immigrant and refugee youth;
• support young people in different settings, including outreach work;
• act as an in class instructor for the after school drop in program;
• work in conjunction with other settlement staff support, newcomer youth and volunteers to develop life skills and interpersonal skills;
• engage and empower youth to join volunteer positions;
• assist in providing information sessions for youth in areas pertinent to settlement issues such as financial literacy, rights and responsibilities and about life in Canada;
• assist with the running of arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities;
• mentor, coach and support individuals and encourage greater social inclusion;
• collaborate with other organisations that support young people such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities;
• attend regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and local policy developments; and
• other related duties as assigned by the Youth Academy Coordinator and CEO.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English. Must possess good written, verbal, and presentation skills;
• familiar with social and educational needs of youth and understanding of ethnic diversity issues;
• experience in working with youth;
• well developed interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with youth, community partners, staff, and volunteers;
• good organisational skills, ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of accuracy in data collection
• committed to teamwork and able to work independently;
• familiar with Google Docs, Windows, Email and the Internet
• self-motivated, creative, and energetic;
• ability to work as part of an effective team with other program staff, community members, and other community professionals; and
• act as a positive role model to the youth that attend the programs.

Deadline for applications: Until filled Preferred Start Date: Apr 17, 2023 Job Designation: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday 12:00 to 8:00 pm (one hour unpaid lunch). During school vacation and school PD days the schedule would be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Hours: 35 hours/week Salary: $20.00/hour