Job Description

Posted Date: Jan 05, 2023

Youth Programmer - Permanent Part-Time

Town of Morinville, Morinville, Alberta

The Town of Morinville is a vibrant, growing community located in the Edmonton Metro region. With a resident population of approximately 10,500, Morinville has a healthy business and residential community that offers an excellent quality of life in a smaller urban setting.

The Town of Morinville is seeking a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) Youth Programmer to join the Community Services team. Reporting to the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Program Coordinator, the Youth Programmer is responsible for developing and promoting social service programs for our youth population. These services will enhance the quality of life for youth through safe program spaces, education, information, volunteer opportunities and development of youth leaders. The services provided fall under the Family and Community Support Service Association of Alberta guidelines and policies.

The Town of Morinville values and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop a safe environment within the Youth Centre.

• Manage and develop the youth leadership program; scheduling of youth leaders work-shifts and programming activities.

• Create opportunities for youth to volunteer and be active in their community, make presentations to council as necessary on youth issues and develop intergenerational programming.

• Coordinate the annual Youth Week using multiple community partnerships.

• Plan and implement programming and monitor program budgets; maintain monthly and quarterly approved expenses.

• Network and communicate with regional and government partners in the area of youth.

• Increase awareness of social issues through presentations, community displays, workshops and seminars.

• Provide accurate program content for the municipal community guide 3 times a year.

• Ensure requests to Communication are provided with accurate timely information for program promotion and content on town website.

• Conduct seasonal program evaluations and surveys to ensure program are meeting the outcomes.

• Hire, orientate, train and evaluate youth leaders and seasonal summer camp leaders.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in a Human Services/Youth Work program (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth in a community environment.

• Experience in development and management of a program budget.

• Valid Class 5 Driver\'s License.

• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Training.

• Suicide Prevention Certification (preferred).

• The successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check and Driver\'s Abstract.

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Email:

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: Hourly wage rate is $29.63 - $35.38 per hour (7 Step Grid). Hours of work are based on part-time (0.8FTE), 28 hours per week, which are scheduled to meet operational requirements.
Posted Date: Jan 05, 2023
Closing Date: Jan 18, 2023

Rural Municipalities of Alberta