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Program Generalist
Description: Working with a team to deliver culturally relevant Indigenous community-based programs, services, and events for children, youth, and adults.
Responsibilities may include:
Plan, prepare, and facilitate community-based programs and events for children, youth and adults;
Work with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders;
Prepare and provide nutritious snacks and meals;
Develop and maintain appropriate mentoring relationships with participants;
Assist with case-management;
Clean, sanitize, and organize program spaces and supplies;
Supervise and work with volunteers;
Maintain program and attendance records;
Deliver goods in company vehicle;
The following qualifications are considered mandatory:
Experience working with and supervising children and youth
Experience in facilitating community-based programs
Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Valid drivers license and good driving record
First Aid CPR level C
Provide a current Criminal Record Check
Ability to lift 40 lbs
The following qualifications are considered assets:
Mental Health First Aid
Food Safe Level 1
Speak and teach local Indigenous languages
Knowledge of local Indigenous spiritual customs and practices
Any Post-Secondary relating to Mental Health, Youth Care, Child Care, Social Work, community development, recreation
Hours of work: Shift-work including day-time Monday to Friday, evenings, and occasional weekends. Hours will vary based on employee availability and program schedules.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Youth drop-in centre
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
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