Youth Program Facilitator- Saskatoon Open Door Society

YOUTH PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Job Description Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager of Settlement and Family Support you will assist refugee and immigrant students and their families in their transition to a new culture by developing, organizing and facilitating a variety of activities for youth. These positions require flexible hours (night and weekends) a diverse cultural background is an asset.

Candidates under consideration will be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

Employee Title: Youth Program Facilitator

Classification: Counsellor/Facilitator

Job Status: Term part -time (may become permanent)

Salary Range: $18.62 to $23.56

Hours of Work 25 hrs/week or 100/hrs per 4 week averaging period

Employment Period: As soon as possible to March 31, 2012

1. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, October 24 at NOON.

2. Applicants who have the qualifications are invited to apply in confidence to:

Lynn Porter
100 - 129 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4
Fax: (306) 653-7159
E-mail: LPorter@sods.sk.ca.

3. This opportunity will be advertised both internally and externally.

4. Please see reverse side for the required knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
 Extensive knowledge of the immigrant/refugee experience and settlement process.
 Fluent and literate in English; able to read and interpret program regulations and guidelines and write clearly and effectively.
 Proven ability to conduct interviews, gather information, make assessments, identify problems, plan and implement strategies to redress situation.
 Good knowledge of the Saskatoon school system and collateral agencies such as other service educational, health and social service providers.
 Demonstrated ability to self-direct work with very little oversight; manage own work load and time on a flexible work schedule.
 Proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and other service providers, establish effective working relationships between community partners.
 Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients while setting appropriate boundaries and acting as a role model.
 Knows privacy legislation, able to maintain confidentiality, good judgment.
 Demonstrated effective listening skills.
 Basic knowledge of counselling theories and techniques and a demonstrated ability to apply them in the practice of paraprofessional counselling.
 Functional computer skills including keyboard skills, word processing and data base applications.

Education and Experience
 University degree in the social work, education, Kinesiology, or related field and, one year of work experience working with school age children/family counselling services, OR
 Graduate of post secondary program (2 year minimum) in the social sciences, or education, or Kinesiology, and, two years work experience working with school age children/family counselling services.
 Experience working in a school setting with children, youth, their parents and teachers and school administrators or sport camp coordination.
 Training in Adlerian counselling, or life skills counselling not mandatory but an asset.

Required Licenses and/or Certificates
 Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) certification including Vulnerable Sector Search - no criminal record (Done within last 3 months)
 Holds a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for