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The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay. shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.

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The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor & the Child & Youth Wellness Coordinators, with support and direction from the Wellness Centre Manager, the Youth Program Assistant will work in a collaborative and culturally safe way to assist with planning and implementing the wellness, education and prevention programs and services for the Wellness Centre and Recreation Programs.

This is an on-call position.

The Candidate:

• Provide direct service programming to children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps and Summer Fun program.
• Work alongside Wellness Centre and Education staff to deliver activities for children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps, and Summer Fun program.
• Support to ensure supplies and gear for all programs and events are organized for each activity.
• Be a caring mentor to children in all Wellness Centre programming by listening to their needs, supporting them to complete activities, and ensuring safety measures are followed.
• Communicate weekly with the Wellness Centre and Education teams about feedback, concerns, or requests for support.
• Attend team meetings as requested.
• Attend training as it relates to the position.
• Support planning, facilitation and/or coordination of evidence-based wellness-related, prevention, and education workshops, programs and/or presentations for children, youth, families, and/or the community using appropriate resources and technology.
• Work with the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor to plan and deliver community events, including, but not limited to, Christmas party, Halloween, Easter, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Days, and the Summer Fun Program.
• Work with the wellness team to engage children and youth in the execution of a wellness plan; this can include providing one-to-one behavioural and recreational support as part of a support plan for an individual child and/or youth.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum age requirement at the time of intake: 15 years old.
• Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check if over 18 years of age.
• First Aid Certification is an asset, but will be provided.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, legally entitled to work in BC.
• Experience working with children in a recreation or education setting is an asset
• Must be available for work between Monday and Friday, some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays (including Pro D Day, Spring Break and Summer Break).
• Respect for, sensitivity towards, as well as knowledge and understanding of the shíshálh Nation culture and traditions.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some organizational and administrative skills would be an asset.
• High level of initiative and self-direction.
• Outgoing, positive attitude. Ability to engage with young children and other youth

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