QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed or are pursuing a degree/diploma in education, social work, human services or a related discipline will be considered.
• Experience working with refugee and newcomer populations preferred.
• Experience working with immigrant families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Fluency in another language other than English will be considered an asset
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Experience facilitating and presenting to small and large youth groups.
• Reliable means of transportation to get to program locations.
• Must be available to attend paid mandatory trainings.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and organization

• Create engaging activities and facilitate lesson plans that are culturally sensitive and focus on social-emotional learning competencies.
• Actively participate in activities with children and youth throughout the classroom, gymnasium, outdoor, and housing complexes spaces.
• Lead and oversee program participants on occasional field trips.
• Engage children and youth, build positive and respectful relationships by providing inspiration, support and guidance.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and attendance.
• Ensure all program participants are treated with respect and integrity by fostering a safe environment where they are encouraged to try new things.
• Support program participants by providing leadership and life skills.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children and youth in the program, including group and/or individual behaviour management and support.
• Ensure that the rules, regulations and policies of the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, the Calgary Board of Education and the Catholic School District are adhered to.
• Support Program staff in ensuring that client files are kept up to date and confidential.
• Perform other duties of Program Facilitator role as needed.

Supervision

• Ensure the safety and well-being of assigned classroom group at all times.
• Ensure the physical and mental well-being of all program participants.
• Supervise and lead program participants’ during off-site field trips.
• Provide Program Team Leads and Coordinators with feedback regarding the needs of program participants.

Other

• Create and maintain positive relationships with parents, school contacts, and community partners.
• Work closely with program coordinators to facilitate/ modify lesson plans, team building and clear communication.