Youth Worker

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking one fulltime Youth Activities Worker for IR #4. The Youth Worker will report to Le7 r knucten. Youth Worker responsibilities include assisting in developing work plans and supervision of the youth. Providing a variety of educational, recreational and community youth programs and activities to assist youth in the development of social and personal growth as members and community members of the Adams Lake Indian Band.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Band policies and procedures

· Creates and develops a rapport and relationship with all youth, the ALIB staff, community and various external agencies (School, Agencies and Organizations, RCMP)

· Plans, advertises, organizes, and supervises children and youth in recreational activities

· Plans and delivers recreational athletic fitness and sporting activities

· Assist in developing new initiatives, activities and events

· Encourages participation of the entire family in activities and events

· Plans and organize activities that encourage the youth to be interactive with youth from outside the community

· Provides information and referrals to community services such as health care, addictions counselling, mental health services, educational services and employment services

· Collaborates with Cultural supports, Elders Coordinator, and community to increase the participation of youth in traditional Secwepemc activities

· Encourages volunteerism and positive helpful behavior in youth

· Maintains work and activities area in clean and professional manner

· Maintains the 14-passenger work Van (ALIB Fleet) according to vehicle inspections, including cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle log books)

· Understands the responsibilities and obligation under the Duty to Report

· Reports all safety concerns for youth and staff in a timely manner to supervisor

· Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

· Grade 12 education or equivalent (certificate or diploma required)

· Experience working with high-risk youth and families

· Experience working in First Nations environment

· Good verbal and written communications skills and organization skills

· Confidentiality when dealing with a variety of people and sensitive information

· Self-motivated and ability to work independently

· Flexibility is a must to adapt to changing work priorities

· Must work weekends and evenings with minimal supervision

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise youth between the ages of 7 and 18 years old. Develop a clear set of Youth Centre safety rules and regulations to follow and send them to parents. Assists with volunteers when on field trips and encourage parental participation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physically fit and with high energy for youth activities; some lifting to set up and take down of community events. Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Some visual concentration on computer/laptop.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Main work site situated at the Sexqeltqin IR#4 Youth Centre in Chase. Work is performed in a typical office/or outside environment, with some travel required. May work alone in projects from time to time.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Office — Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Computer games

Must be able to operate a 14-passenger van

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License (or willing to obtain Class 4 within probationary period)

Current Drivers Abstract (Copy)

Level One First Aid Certificate

Ideal candidate would reside within 60km of the Chase Office.

BONE-FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license

Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance with results acceptable to ALIB

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Location: Chase, BC

Full time Permanent Position

Wage range: $24 - $28 per hour

Hours per week: 75 hours biweekly (max 37.5 hrs./week)

Schedule: Based on varied Youth Activity Schedule, regularly includes evenings and weekends.

Competition closes when both positions are filled.

All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: [email protected]

Although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.