Sto:lo Youth Mentor - Term; Agassiz

Temporary Non Delegated Practice  Agassiz, BC, CA 1 Attachments

What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.

Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?

If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

• We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
• Our service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
• We work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

Salary- $53,273.17 to $61,162.79 per annum (35 hrs per week)

Please note, the length of this term may be dependent upon the return of the incumbent.

Working as part of the Stó:lō Family Strengthening Team, the Stó:lō Youth Mentor acts as a traditional mentor using traditional teachings and Aboriginal communication techniques to work as outreach support with “at risk” and vulnerable youth residing on or connected to any Stó:lō communities who are at risk of, but not limited to, homelessness, violence, suicide, isolation, substance abuse and sexual exploitation.

The youth worker strives to provide services which include crisis intervention, mediation, assessment, education, life skills, debriefing, and assisting youth to explore and access community resources to support them to successfully transition to adulthood. They maintain and promote Indigenous and Stó:lō cultural values and beliefs between Xyolhemeylh (FVACFSS) and the Indigenous youth served who either reside on or relate to Stó:lō communities.

The youth mentor works within a team environment and provides this support on an outreach basis. The youth mentor works closely with Stó:lō Community Representatives, Stó:lō Team Leaders and with other Stó:lō Teams Agency staff to ensure community linkages and working relationships. This position can include prevention work as requested and developed with community representatives. They operate within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI).

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way.

• Two-year diploma in the Human Services field or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably with Indigenous youth.
• Ability to practice standards set out in the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual.
• Understanding of family systems and child development along with relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and how culture impacts in the development of individuals and communities; and Indigenous culture in general and history.
• Strong understanding of agency policies and procedure manuals.
• Comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous history and culture and how culture impacts in the development of individuals and communities.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Sto:lo Nation's history, culture, governance, and language is an asset.
• Recognized as culturally competent by their Indigenous community.
• Understands cross-cultural issues as they affect youth in care, foster parents, biological parents, and communities of origins.
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