Summer Intern: Youth Support Worker

Inner Hope is rooted in our understanding that hope and healing is experienced in relationship. We are committed to being a loving community that values integrity, reconciliation and long-term relationship guided by our Christian faith. The ideal summer intern is someone youth and children are drawn to and feel safe with. They are ministry-minded, relational, flexible and are prepared to support all behind-the-scenes aspects of Inner Hope’s ministry.

The Youth Support Worker will assist Inner Hope program staff in many areas including coordinating summer camp registration and onsite support of campers as a chaperone and mentor throughout the summer. Community summer event planning and execution, along with community space upkeep are key ways this position supports the Inner Hope community and staff team.

We are committed to journeying alongside our community in East Vancouver nurturing hope, belonging and growth and desire to see youth and their families living healthy lives and empowered in a good way. Our faith motivates our participation in reconciliation and we value doing the work to build trust and healing in relationships within families, between non-Indigenous and Indigenous people, and between the East Vancouver community and local churches. If you share these values, and the job description below matches your career goals, we hope you will apply.  

Description:

Hours: 40 hours per week*, including some evenings and weekends

Pay:  $17.85/hour*

Contract length: 12 weeks (tentatively June 10th – August 31st) *

*Contingent on receiving Canada Summer Jobs grant approval for the position

Supervisor: Director of Programs

Position Requirements:

•        Passionate about IHYM’s Vision, Mission and Values

•        Minimum two years of experience working or volunteering with youth including some                           experience with youth impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences

•        Ability to work collaboratively on projects and execute independently

•        Strong problem-solving, communication and conflict resolution skills

•        Possess the character, reliability, maturity and skill level to relate positively with youth and                   families impacted by intergenerational trauma

•        Knowledge and understanding of Canada’s Indigenous community

•        Adherence to all Inner Hope policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics

•        Acceptable current criminal record check

•        A valid class 5 driver’s license and acceptable ICBC Driver’s Abstract

Primary Responsibilities:

1.      Summer camps: organize practical support items, assist with transportation and attend 3 weeks of camp with children and youth as a chaperone (work hours and time off will be flexed accordingly).

2.      Summer programming event planning and execution (e.g. beach day, grad party, camping trips): Assist staff and attend select events to support and connect with youth and families.

3.      Support our community space upkeep including organizing camping material, general cleaning and yard work as needed.

4.      Administration tasks and attending team meetings.

5.      Other duties assigned by supervisor to support the frontline team.

How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume by April 30th to outlining reasons for interest in the ministry of Inner Hope, experience journeying with inner city youth/families, and other work experience related to position requirements.