Mentorship Program Facilitator

at  Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youths The

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

Please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth provides equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons. Visit our website at www.cbfy.c

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