STRIVE Youth Leaders Job in Prince George, BC

Help Make a Difference by Supporting the Youth of the Next Generation!

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community.  It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports.  Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world.  And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you!  Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees.  With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

You will be responsible for leading a cohort of 15-20 at-risk youth, ideally throughout their high school experience starting in Grade 8 until Grade 12 graduation. The Youth Leader is to provide guidance and mentorship while instructing/coordinating student-focused curriculum activities for each year. Some of these activities include recreational, outdoor, land-based, tutorial, cultural, and experiential programming. It is expected that the incumbent will follow the policies and procedures of the STRIVE program as outlined and agreed to by the Steering Committee and enforce and implement the STRIVE Youth Code of Conduct. The position works a variety of shifts to meet community needs.

About your background:

Along with a passion for making a difference, you have at least one year of post-secondary education in one of the following fields: Social Services Worker; Community Support Worker; Youth Care Worker; Indigenous Education Worker; Education Assistant; Psychology; Social Work; or Education. Training and certifications in First Aid; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Practice, and Food Safe are all recommended. You have at least two (2) years of related experience in working with Youth at Risk aged 13-18. Your strong communication skills make you ideal for this role. The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Police Information Check for offences related to the position.

Why you will love working for our Police Support Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Dare to dream and STRIVE to succeed in our police support services team!
• Use your knowledge to make a difference with youth!
• Enjoy a competitive wage of $24.58 (2025 rate) per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by December 31, 2024 to:  http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Want to know more about this exciting career?

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details!

Want to know more about living and working in Prince George?

Please visit: Move Up Prince George / City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.