Recreation Worker

Recreation Worker
Job Number # 
14487
Employer 
Ditidaht First Nation
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
 
Date Posted 
Jun 08, 2016
Apply By 
Jul 08, 2016
Schedule 
Full Time
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Youth Worker will support the youth either individually or in a family group.  The primary responsibility is  to handle social, emotional and/or financial problems as well as provide skilled intervention and treatment services. The Youth Worker will provide counselling and integrated case management planning, support youth in developing a healthy lifestyle and appropriate behaviour and to empower individuals to take action on issues affecting their lives including health, education, unemployment and environment. 

A brief summary of duties and responsibilities include developing and implementing programs for youth, families and children, coordinating community and cultural events and seeking available funding opportunities. 

Qualifications 
  • Relevant education and or experience (BA, BSW, or CYC degree with 2 years experience)
  • Have proven experience and training in working with the youth
  • General knowledge of youth and children programs; coordinating community and cultural events
  • Energetic and high motivator
  • Ability to efficiently operate computer programs and software
  • A self starter and ability to work on own initiative yet able to demonstrate teamwork
  • Flexible, adaptable, punctual and consistent
  • Demonstrates effective communication
  • First Aid

Must have a Valid B.C Drivers Licence, preference to Class 4 or better and in support of a recent criminal record check

How to Apply 

Please submit resume including references to:

Ditidaht Administrative Office
Attn: Recreation Worker Posting
P.O Box 340, Port Alberni B.C, V9Y-7M8
Fax: 250-745-3332
Email – mary-ann@ditidaht.ca

Only those shortlisted will be contacted