Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week). Some weekends and evenings required to meet programming needs.
Probation Period
3 months from the date of hire.
Education Required
Graduation from high school or equivalency
Experience Required
Childcare experience an asset.
Overtime Status
Non-exempt.
JOB SUMMARY
The Recreation Worker will design and deliver programs for all community members. As a Recreation Worker at Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), they will help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. They are a results-oriented individual who takes a pro-active approach to initiating and following through with a variety of projects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services to WLFN children, youth, and families (a ‘Youth' being defined as '12-28 years of age').
- Develops and directs a variety of dynamic, accessible, and inclusive social/cultural/recreational programs (including, but not limited to joint programming with WLFN Recreation department; educational workshops; on the land learning initiatives) to create a variety of experiences for youth.
- Instruct and lead youth in registered and drop-in programs as required.
- Arranging access to external specialized consultation and interventions for children/youth where necessary.
- Maintaining up-to-date, comprehensive client files, and ensuring the file accurately reflects experiences and progress of children/youth/families and is up to date in accordance with WLFN Policy and Procedures.
- Applying Secwepemc culture, values, traditions and teachings into policy and programming where possible.
- Collaborates both internally and externally with various departments (e.g., Social Development; Law Enforcement; Health Station; Youth Justice Teams; Cultural Coordinator) to discuss ongoing high-risk or in-need youth.
- Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and safekeeping of agency records.
- Facilitates the ongoing development of individuals through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and performance management that fosters their long-term learning and growth.
- Assists the Senior Manager of Recreation in preparing and submitting reports, researching grants, and writing proposals to secure funding to develop programs.
- Records statistics evaluates programs and activities at the end of each month.
- Assists in communication and public awareness efforts for programs and events.
- Participates in various community support, council, and committee meetings.
- Reports to, collaborates with and meets with the Senior Manager of Recreation on a frequent basis. Provides written reports and on-going information and data to the Senior Manager of Recreation regarding Youth Support Services/Case Files.
- Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families, and individuals.
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of WLFN.
- Contributes to the WLFN's ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.
The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software at an intermediate/advanced level.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, very good judgment, and strong initiative.
- Ability to multi-task, to identify priorities, be creative and maintain a detailed work plan.
- Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Operates as part of a team and is flexible about the boundaries and functions of the job.
- Maintains professionalism in all circumstances.
- Recognize and respects all cultural diversity and understands Indigenous culture.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office environment
- Most services are provided immediately.
- To be aware of sensitivity, confidentiality and urgency of requests while balancing other work commitments.
- Travel will be required.
- Non-standard hours of work – May be required to accommodate the community needs and that may consist of evenings and weekends.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver's License and Driver's Abstract
- Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided and requires a valid Driver's License