Mindful Monkeys Facilitator

Position: Mindful Monkeys Facilitator

Compensation: $27 per hour

Schedule: ~4-8 hours per week.

Additional hours for meetings,

training, report writing and coaching.

Location: Vanderhoof

Start Date: March 2024

MENTAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

Major Responsibilities:

• Intake and assessment of program applicants.

• Facilitate group sessions and create a warm, welcoming and safe group environment.

• Prep, prepare and takedown for weekly group sessions.

• Attend preprogram training, post-program debrief meeting and regular staff meetings

• Local recruitment and marketing to get participants into the Mindful Monkeys group.

• Support applicants and participants to contact appropriate referrals to community agencies.

• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at highest levels.

• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA

• Other relevant duties as required.
  

At the YMCA BC we are committed to creating diversity in the workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity

employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive fair

treatment and consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender

identity or expression, attraction, disability, or age.

Mindful Monkeys Facilitator Job Description:

Reporting to the Coordinator of Mindful Monkeys, the Mindful

Monkeys Physical Facilitator will work collaboratively with other

staff, volunteers, and participants. The Mindful Monkeys Facilitator

is responsible for intake and evaluation for the Mindful Monkeys

group as well as some marketing and recruitment duties.

Additionally, they will be responsible for leading a group of children

8-12 years old through a one-hour mental wellness and

mindfulness session weekly. They are also responsible for

supporting the Physical Activity Specialist during the physical

activity portion of the group and creating a safe and inclusive space

for all within groups.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children ages 8-12 years required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field such as Psychology, Counselling, Social Work required.

• Experience working with children who have additional needs e.g. ADHD, Autism, etc. an asset.

• Experience conducting intakes and assessments.

• Experience leading group Mindfulness Practices.

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and decisions; effective prioritizing and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.

• High degree of independence and initiative within a team environment.

• First Aid/CPR-C certificate required.

Competencies:

Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation

for the mission, vision and values of YMCA BC.

Service Attitude: Identifies needs and wants of participants as priority and responds in an effective and timely manner to

enhance every person’s Y experience.

Relationship Building: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.

Welcoming: Treats everybody in a friendly and respectful manner. Creates a pleasant, user-friendly atmosphere. Goes

out of your way to make people feel at ease and makes an effort to learn the names of staff, volunteers and patrons.

Quality Focus – Ensures that services criteria for self, staff, and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to

provide excellent service delivery.

Adherence to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures.

Application Process:
Please apply in writing, with cover letter and resume to:

Melanie Glover
Coordinator, Mindful Monkeys
E-mail: melanie.glover@bc.ymca.ca

• Please note that a criminal reference check must be submitted for review prior to starting employment