Youth Connections Leadership Program Support Worker

Title: Youth Connections Leadership Program Support Worker

Start Date: April 2025

Term: Fixed-Term (with the possibility to extend)

Accountable to: Listuguj Justice Transformation Initiative

Summary of Function:

Reporting to the Youth Leadership Connections Peer Program Coordinator, the Support Worker will deliver culturally safe and trauma-informed frontline support to youth. This position emphasizes the expertise of individuals with Indigenous culturally relevant lived experiences and utilizes empowerment techniques to support youth on their journey of healing or wellness. The Support Worker must see themselves as a role model to young people and will influence their lived experiences to relate to the challenges that youth face today. The Support Worker will lead youth engagement and ensure that all youth voices are recognized throughout the program.

Job Duties:

1. Provide assistance to the Youth Connections Leadership Program Coordinator by applying rules, modeling positive behavior, and serving as a friend and mentor for young people.
2. Report and take direction from the Youth “Connections” Leadership Program Coordinator.
3. Oversee operations of workshops and activities, in collaboration with the coordinator, including maintaining safety equipment, cleaning facilities, displaying appropriate signage, and operating a computer as necessary.
4. Assist in organizing and facilitating recreational activities including games, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and musical instruction on a daily basis.
5. Encourage youth to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
6. Attend all scheduled meetings, workshops, and outings.
7. Assess group dynamics and collaborate with the coordinator to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, and improved self-confidence.
8. Complete necessary paperwork including application forms, member profiles, safety audits, incident reports, progress evaluations, and activity assessments as required.
9. Foster and model our Mi’gmaq values among participants by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility.
10. Possible evening and weekend shifts.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED plus willingness to complete on-the-job training.
2. Attention to detail and ability to solve problems quickly and responsibly.
3. Understand, promote, and practice our Mi’gmaq values.
4. Excellent communication skills in both writing and speaking.
5. Valid driver’s license.
6. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes, and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Friday, April 25, 2025