Job Description

Youth Worker, Learn On Youth Program
Date: November 3, 2023 Competition Number: 140-23/24 Locations: Kelowna & West Kelowna, BC (Downtown Youth Centre, Westside Youth Centre, Rutland Club)
BGC Okanagan is hiring a Youth Worker for our Learn On Program. Learn On is an academic support program for youth ages 13-21 that aims to bridge the systemic inequities in educational attainment and enhance academic opportunities for youth. Learn On programming contains three focus areas: Academic Support, Transitional Support, and Social-Emotional Wellbeing. This is a temporary role until June 30, 2024.
We can provide:

• Many opportunities for professional development
• Fun, positive work environment
• Cost shared benefit plan, vacation and sick time
• Child Care discount
• Leadership programs and training

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth.
• Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.

• Create and develop engagingvirtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas.

• Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times.
• Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth.
• Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
• Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or social services.
• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Valid class 5 drivers license and transportation to various clubs and locations
• Successful Completion of Agency Screening Process including a Criminal Record Check

Hours: 30 hours per week, flexible, may include evenings Rate of Pay: $18.87 per hour Closing Date: November 13, 2023
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.