Job Order Detail

Description

Program:      Life Skills
Hours:      35 hours per week, flexible            
Term:         Sept 30th, 2024 to May 8th, 2025

The Life Skills Program Managers goal is to work with youth to build foundational interpersonal skills through mentoring, youth engagement and community participation to enhance the personal, emotional and social development of the youth. This individual will be working with schools, and will be involved in youth engagement, youth empowerment, coordinating youth groups, delivering public education and liaising with community partners.
Why work for SIGN?
    Contribute to community and youth well-being
    Employer Paid Health and Dental Benefits (excluding LTD)
    Work/life balance with a monthly paid day off
Expectations:
    Establish and maintain community contacts
    Establish ethical relationships of trust, respect and support with youth
    Plan, partner and facilitate group and mentorship activities
    Encourage youth in pro-social activities, recreation programs, services, community and volunteerism
    Maintain contact with youth and match individual interests to activities, people and programs
    Communicate professionally
    Effective time management skills
    Remain calm in urgent situations
    Prepare information required for quarterly and monthly reports
    Assist with budget preparation
Qualifications and experience:
    Bachelor of Social Work, a post-secondary education in a human service related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
    Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth and families
    Experience counselling, coaching and/ or supporting youth
    Valid Drivers License and a safe, reliable vehicle
    Experience in planning and facilitating groups is an asset
    Recent (6 months or less), clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. We thank all those who apply for their interest.