Elder Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator

Career Opportunity: Elder Youth Mentorship Coordinator

Location: Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James or Burns Lake

Employment Type: Full Time

Wage Range: $26.0118 - $33.6860

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You: CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 300 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Elder Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator will plan and implement Programming, events and services. Assignments may include program oversight, consumer identification, and community collaboration with chief and council members, Elders and Knowledge holders.

• Cooperative development and implementation of recreational, cultural support, and programing for youth
• Organize and facilitate training events as assigned
• Provide educational opportunities for at risk youth in the following areas - health and wellness, addictions, family violence, abuse, self-esteem and culture and traditions

Go www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Excellent group facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working in a leadership capacity with at-risk and high-risk youth
• Graduate of a post-secondary program in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ .

Prince George is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ .

Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

Fort Saint James, incorporated in 1952, has a population of approximately 4,700, including surrounding First Nations and rural communities. It is a tight knit community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The area has hundreds of lakes and rivers and a vast amount of rolling hills and forests.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
• Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

• Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
• Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
• Education, and professional development opportunities

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the job description or to apply.

Deadline to apply: January 14,2024. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.