Tsawwassen First Nation has an exciting employment opportunity for a full-time regular Child and Youth Care Worker.  This position provides a variety of responsibilities required to ensure the full implementation of all children and youth programming as it relates to Tsawwassen First Nation. Your role is to inspire children and youth by being a strong role model and by demonstrating with your actions the contribution they can make to their community. You will be responsible for assisting the child and youth Coordinator in planning, developing, and scheduling specific fitness and recreation programs, services and special events; implementing of program activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and implementation of TFN school classes, after school programing, professional development days, spring break and summer programming, sports and recreational activities as well as workshops focusing on aspects of healthy living, life skills and self reliance, groups focusing on personal confidence, self esteem and enhancement of cultural identity and drug/alcohol intervention and prevention.

• Assist the Child and Youth Services Coordinator to plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child and that respect and reflect the diverse needs of children
• Facilitate and lead specific programing in a classroom setting
• Demonstrate and exemplify personal leadership qualities that embody self-responsibility, community-building, and positive life choices
• Individualize the curriculum and ensure that every child that participates in the Child and Youth Centre has access to all activities 
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activities
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing
• Set reasonable behavior expectations consistent with the centre’s philosophy and policies
• Ensure guidance of children's behavior that encourages positive self-concept
• Ensure the Child and Youth Centre environment is healthy and safe for all children
• Ensure positive and effective communication with parents/legal guardians
• Contribute to the ongoing operation of the Child and Youth Centre
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and activities in the Child and Youth Centre

• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising events for special events and activities
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with children and youth one to one and in group setting
• Liaise with outside agencies and the community on programs relating to Tsawwassen First Nation children and youth
• Assist in the delivery of Language and Culture programming and events that build support for TFN Culture and Traditions
• Assist in the development and implementation of yearly community events (Easter, Halloween and Christmas)
• Promote and enhance youth participation in conferences and work closely with the Employment Coordinator on training opportunities for youth in the community activities

• Assist in maintenance and enhancement of TFN’s after school education program

Assets:

• Valid class 4 BC Driver’s license

• Experience with multiple mediums of fine arts highly desirable including painting, sculpture, collage, and assemblage

• Knowledge of artistic programming an asset and or any other personal passions or skills to add to existing programing

Qualifications and Conditions:

• Child and Youth Care Worker certificate/ECE or equivalent
• Two years of related work experience
• Valid safety oriented first aid certificate
• Food Safe certificate
• Tuberculosis test
• Enhanced criminal record review

• Ability to multitask & work independently
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently or with minimum supervision while also a team player
• Must love working with children

Hours of work:

Hours of work are variable; after school hours, evenings, professional development days and summer holidays. Primary shift 12:00 – 8:00 pm.  Work is performed in the Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre and includes outdoor activities.

We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.