Job Posting 103531

Indigenous Youth Employment Program (IYEP) Youth Worker
Drive Youth Employment Services
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Sunrise Welcome Place, 2728 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
closed 82 days ago (Wed, 9 Oct)
part time - temporary / contract  •  $22.90 - $25.38/hour

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House & ANHBC
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House is a volunteer-driven, community-service organization. Our mission is to make neighbourhoods better places to live. Our goal is to enable people to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities. Our challenge is to work with communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population.

 

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change. ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more about ANHBC, visit www.anhbc.org.


About the Position
The Youth Worker supports youth in collaboration with the Program Coordinator. The Indigenous Youth
Employment Program supports Indigenous youth between the ages of 16-29 to overcome barriers and
acquire skills and training to achieve sustainable employment. The position works out of Drive Youth
Employment Services/Sunrise Welcome Place, Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House satellites, with remote
work and outreach work in the community. This is a term position until March 31, 2025 with possibility for
extension.


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support Program Coordinator to recruit and select program participants
• Facilitate workshops
• Provide support to youth in the program: during workshops, in 1:1 meetings online or in-person
• Provide community support to participants: advocating, mediating, coaching, and attending case meetings where appropriate
• Connect participants to relevant community supports including housing, education, and health care
• Provide 1:1 case management for participants, developing individualized employment education plan
• Assess for bio-psychosocial needs and create support plans, providing crisis interventions where necessary
• Support participants in navigating systems/connecting with resources
• Research potential resources and programs which may be applicable to participants, expanding the breadth of IYEP services and supports
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with Program Coordinator regarding progress developments, program goals and systems, and participant updates
• Purchase program materials and supplies within approved budget
• Other duties as required

 

Qualifications:
♦ Post-secondary education in child and youth work, recreation, social work, or similar discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
♦ At least 2 years of experience working with youth ages 15-30
♦ Lived experience or Indigenous education an asset
♦ Operates from wholistic perspective, grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and working, flexibility, and with understanding that participants have a vast spectrum of experience and relationship with their Indigeneity
♦ Advocate for participants from Indigenized perspective when they are in workplace
♦ Awareness of colonial systems; able to navigate and assist participants in navigating them with an anti-oppressive approach
♦ Proven ability to liaise and build relationships with service providers and community members
♦ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
♦ Self-directed task management and initiative
♦ Mentorship and communication skills
♦ Experience working with ages 16-29 an asset
♦ Experience in facilitating workshops an asset

 

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Approximately 26 hours/week, 4 days
Starting Wage: $22.90-25.38/hour ANHBC Band P4
How to Apply: All qualified individuals who share our values are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter in one pdf until the position is filled to Shawna Mikkelsen, Director of Youth Services at  

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