Ready to make an impact with our dedicated team? Dive into a journey of purpose and impact with SOS! SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs of and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968. SOS provides more than 25 local programs and services to all ages, including programs that meet basic needs and promote healthy living and social connections.
Love to facilitate, organize, and create activities that allow youth to express themselves, develop life skills and build confidence? Have a passion to create a fun and safe space for youth to interact with peers through meals, games, arts, and crafts and connecting them to community resources and providing support? Join our Child, Youth and Family Programs Team!
As an SOS Team member, you will enjoy:
- 5 days paid BC sick leave.
- 4 paid bonus days off: 1 on your birthday, 2 at Christmas, and 1 at Easter.
- Dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides support and assists in planning and facilitating youth group programs (Gr.7-8-School Night Out and Gr.9-12–Youth Open Space in both Parksville and Qualicum locations) which include:
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- Planning and preparing snacks and meals for programs.
- Planning and facilitating arts, crafts, and activities for the programs.
- Setup and cleanup of room for activities and meals and can include fieldtrips.
- Builds and promotes engagement and positive development through active involvement, healthy relationship building and boundaries with participants, positive mentorship, and well-developed communication skills.
- Ensures the goals and objectives of the program are met within a team environment.
Qualifications:
- At least one year’s previous related experience in program delivery. A degree or certificate in social services or related discipline is preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and program development.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Hours of Work: 20 hours/week, 2:00-7:00 pm Monday-Thursday, some mornings and weekends as required. Can be on-call for Early years programs as well (8:30-11:30 am).
Rate of Pay: $21-$23/hour; dependent on qualifications and experience.
Deadline: As soon as position is filled
Start date: ASAP
Note: Offer of Employment contingent on references, Police Information Check and provincial Criminal Record Check required.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Child, Youth and Family Programs Manager,
Society of Organized Services (SOS),
PO Box 898, 245 Hirst Avenue West,
Parksville, BC V9P 2G9.
Email: adminsupport@sosd69.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
