Position Summary:

The Site Support Worker is responsible for ensuring a safe site environment for all programming locations.  The Site Support Worker is available on-site and/or online during programming activities and works with community center staff and Pathways program staff.  Key responsibilities of this role include set-up of resources and technology, youth and volunteer attendance and safety, monitoring resources, and supporting the program facilitator throughout tutoring and mentoring.

Primary Duties:

• Open and set up rooms at site locations, including food preparation and safety check
• Set out volunteer and student name tags, attendance sheets, logs, newsletters, and
• Compiles program attendance data in a timely and consistent manner.
• Support tutoring/mentoring activities as needed.
• Support security and caretaking routines specific to the site location.
• Supervise students leaving the building promptly and safely at the end of programming.
• Work with Program Facilitator to handle emerging and emergency or difficult situations.
• Keep the Volunteer Coordinator up to date on any student, volunteer, program or site issue or incident.
• Work in a manner that is safe, respectful, positive, and inclusive of youth and colleagues.
• Follows confidentiality policies and procedures.

Basic Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector
• Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 19
• Standard first-aid certificate and CPR

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with organization and multi-tasking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with diverse groups of people, including youth
• Other languages an asset (per community requirements)
• Familiarity with Downtown Eastside/Strathcona or Guildford/Whalley neighborhoods
• Proficient using technology including, but not limited to: ZOOM, TEAMS, and Outlook
• Ability to work evenings Monday to Thursday and occasional weekends
• Possible travel between multiple sites in the community