Job Responsibility:

Job Posting: Upstream Youth Worker

Hours: 35 hours/week (Hours are based on program needs and may work weekends)

Wage: $24.00/hour

Posted: November 15

Closing: November 29

Nature of Position:

Supports youth and their families who face barriers in school and at home. Addresses problems, needs and risks. Develops and implements family-centred, short- term, issue-specific early-intervention plans with the aim of maintaining school engagement and protected, stable housing. This program will focus on Urban Indigenous Youth between 12 - 24 years of age, and will foster and promote youth wellness through mentorships, connections with elders, connections with culture, and connections through land-based learning. This position will also provide support services for the Upstream Kelowna Project to prevent youth homelessness.

Duties:

- Assist in planning and implementing wellness programs such as recreation and culture, housing and homelessness prevention.
- Support youth by providing rides to appointments that promote wellness and homelessness prevention such as counselling, doctor, dentist, food bank, housing interviews, etc.
- Supports youth and their families who face barriers in school and at home. Addresses problems, needs and risks. Develops and implements family-centred, short- term, issue-specific early-intervention plans with the aim of maintaining school engagement and safe, stable housing.
- Assist youth when filling out housing applications, applying for identification, applying for jobs, etc.
- Help youth build life skills such as communication, relationship building, resiliency, self-esteem, and self-management in a culturally sensitive manner.




- Plans, prepares, and conducts group or individual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, and problem solving within a family and natural supports framework to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks.
- Assists Upstream team with planning, coordination, and facilitation of project phases including implementation of the Upstream Assessment in schools, conducting check-in interviews, triage, case management, and evaluation.
- Ensure to comply with to the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society Policies and Procedures
- Contributes to the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society's on-going success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

- Human Service Worker, Bachelor in Child and Youth Care, or equivalent education and/or experience
- Experience working in Indigenous communities and/or organizations
- Knowledge of issues and challenges facing Urban Indigenous youth
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and protocols
- 1-3 year experience working with children and youth
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of computer software - MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Strong Internet and Social Media literacy




- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Requirements:

- A valid class 5 driver's license and clean driver's abstract
- Operate and own reliable vehicle as some travel may be required
- Class 4 license is an asset
- Must consent to a Criminal Record Check
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and occasional overnights - based on program needs
- Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Working Conditions:

- Ability to lift items as heavy as 20 lbs
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting guests
- Work in weather environments that may sometimes be extremely hot or extremely cold, snowy or icy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment often dealing with emotionally driven clients
- May be exposed to biohazards

Send Resumé (cover letter required) to:

Mail: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society

Att'n: Director of Human Resources

442 Leon Ave

Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3

Email: View email address on ca.edajobs.com

Fax: View phone number on ca.edajobs.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: Up to $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Upstream Youth Worker (Kelowna)
🏢 Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
📍 Kelowna