QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Previous experience working with children and youth
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Experience facilitating and presenting to small and large youth groups
• Experience and knowledge working with diverse ethno-cultural communities
• Available at least 2 shifts per week with an ability to work occasional weekends.
• Reliable means of transportation to get to program locations.
• Preference given to applicants who have completed and/or are pursuing a degree/diploma in education, social work, human services or a related discipline. Other disciplines or experience will be considered.
• Current Standard First-Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
• Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.

Desired

• Strong understanding of Mentoring practices
• Related experience working or volunteering in a Mentoring Program

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Youth Workers in the development of lesson plans
• Lead and facilitate lesson plans according to approved activities from Youth Workers
• Develop students’ success by encouraging positive character development
• Provide leadership and life skills training
• Foster relationships with teachers, school personnel and community partners
• Attend team meetings as required by the Program Team Leads
• Support the Youth Workers in ensuring that client files are kept up to date and confidential
• Ensure that the rules, regulations and policies of the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District are adhered to
• Perform other duties of Program Facilitator role as needed

Decision making:

• Work with Youth Workers to decide appropriate programming based on client needs at designated program locations

Supervision:

• Provide feedback and coaching to peer mentors and newcomer youth during program hours
• Supervise program youth during program hours, field trips, and other program wide events
• Provide Team Leads/Youth Workers with feedback regarding the needs of program youth

Other:

• Establishing and sustaining a positive relationship with program staff and youth
• Creating and providing opportunities for students which increase community engagement and involvement through volunteering
• Working closely with youth and program staff to facilitate leadership training, life skills lessons and team building