Youth Transition Coordinator

Title:         Youth Transition Coordinator

Department: Child and Family Services

Status:         Regular Full Time

Pay Grid:              Salary Range 3 ($50,480.00 to $66,255.00 per year)

Reporting to: Assistant Director

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Child & Family Services, the Youth Transition Coordinator will work alongside the Post Majority Support Coordinator to support Lil’wat youth in community who are in the SAJE (Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment) program, as well as youth wanting support. The Youth Transition Worker will assist youth in developing life skills, assist with transportation, booking appointments/ meetings, as well as organizing and facilitating programs/ events. The Youth Transition Worker role is designed to address gaps for youth within community and offer culturally sensitive “wrap-around” services to Lil’wat youth.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Understand and is familiar with community based and external resources available to Lil’wat Youth. Create and facilitate culturally sensitive programs for youth.
• Engage in community engagement and program assessment as requested, to gather and communicate input on programming needs and requests.
• Provide outreach support to youth accessing SAJE, and any other Lil’wat youth requesting services.
• Work collaboratively with Post Majority Coordinator & Social Work team at LCF to ensure youth in community through MCFD and otherwise are feeling supported.
• Engages and supports youth with comfort and confidence, in group settings as well as 1:1
• Supports youth in accessing resources, including providing individual support to complete forms, make phone calls, and attend appointments as needed.
• Understand the SAJE program and what is offered to youth accessing it. 
• Supports the Post Majority services coordinator in ensuring that the program remains safe, culturally sensitive and welcoming.
• Confident in providing crisis intervention support including attending appointments with youth and follow up care as required.
• Advocate for youth to access supports that will support health, social, educational, and/or financial outcomes
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Attributes:

• A combination of education, training, and experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of provincial Post Majority services (SAJE program) for children in ministry care agreements is an asset.
• Knowledge and interest in Lil’wat Nation territory, culture and history an asset.
• Comfortable and confident in engaging with and supporting young people. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritizes assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Motivated self-starter and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional in all aspects of business, presentation and interaction with all stakeholders, clients, and members.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector