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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Crime Prevention Youth Engagement Worker
Posted on November 12, 2024 by Employer details City of Campbell River
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Crime Prevention Youth Engagement Worker(Contract Position)The City of Campbell River is seeking a Crime Prevention Youth Engagement Worker.Naturally, Campbell River - Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large- city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year- round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45- minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching. The role - Reporting to the Police Services Supervisor and working directly under the supervision of the Restorative Justice Coordinator, the Crime Prevention Youth Engagement Worker (CPYEW) will develop partnerships, establish protocol, liaise, and bridge the gap between the community of Campbell River and access to youth engagement programs addressing gun and gang violence. The CPYEW will work within the community to increase awareness and educate regarding the importance of early engagement and intervention for youth, particularly those deemed at-risk. The Outreach Worker will organize training and presentations related to the prevention of gun and gang violence for participants aged 12-24.Our ideal candidate will have:Minimum three (3) years? experience, within last seven (7) years, in a social services environment or an assessable equivalent. One (1) year previous experience in a Restorative Justice or Community Service environment or an assessable equivalent in education, training and experience. Minimum of 1 accredited course or facilitated training in the areas of social services, restorative justice, community support, relationship building with children and youth, mental health in adolescence, Peace Circle, Trauma Informed Practice, or other relevant course or program of field study. Demonstrated proficiency in group facilitation. Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver?s License and provide and maintain a clear driver?s abstract, as per city policy. Must pass and maintain RCMP Reliability security screening.The rate of pay for this contract position is $30.83 per hour based on a 25-hour work week. This contract position runs until February 1, 2026, with funding provided by the GGVAC initiative in coordination with the province of BC. Please see the attached job description for information on this exciting opportunity and to view all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position.This posting closes on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-24-078-3 to:Email: careers@campbellriver.caHuman Resources DepartmentCity of Campbell River301 St. Ann?s RoadCampbell River, BC V9W 4C7We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Job Description- LocationCampbell River, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$30.83HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99454
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