Job Posting: Youth Facilitator

(Experience Facilitators Required)

Safeteen is a Vancouver-based organization that has been providing violence prevention programs for youth in schools since 1983. We facilitate skills-based, empowerment programs for youth that teach them how to stand up for themselves and to make wise choices in their relationships and in their lives. 

Safeteen is holistic and non-denominational in its approach. Our staff should be able to relate to current youth and pop culture issues, demonstrating an ability to openly and comfortably communicate on all issues of relevance and interest to the generation. It is important that applicants understand they will be engaging with diverse audiences along the race, culture, religion, gender and economic spectrums. Safeteen is currently recruiting for the position of Youth Facilitator. This is an independent contract position. We have part time positions available and are searching for applicants that are impassioned by the idea of empowering our children and youth with the education and language to deescalate violence, choose healthy relationships, and stand up for what they believe in. In academic and educational circles, it is increasingly understood that an emphasis on socialemotional learning is the most effective way to address the roots of bullying behavior, and to encourage empathy, assertiveness and self-empowerment. In this position, you will be expected to have the proficiency to deliver the content in a fun, thought provoking, and engaging manner. 

The Safeteen violence prevention model is endorsed by universities, school districts and educators internationally and is acknowledged in Canada as a leading violence prevention program. Our organization is widely known for our unique assertiveness model, hands-on approach and the engaging and relatable nature of our facilitators. 

We are looking to expand our team of Youth Facilitators for the Metro Vancouver area. There is potential for additional facilitation opportunities within the adult and conference space both provincially and nationally, based on performance experience and development. 

Our part time contracts provide opportunities to work between 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through to Friday. We are looking for those who can take on workshops during these hours and are experienced facilitators, comfortable delivering gender specific and non-binary programs to youth from grades 6 – 12. We are looking for dynamic, confident public speakers who connect with youth very naturally and can engage them at a very powerful and authentic level. If you feel the flexibility of this role in combination with your interest in impacting our local community is exciting, consider Safeteen a prime opportunity to act on that dream. 

Role and Responsibility:

• Successfully conduct elementary and/or secondary workshops accordingly to the Safeteen model
• Manage personal schedule to ensure reasonable availability to Safeteen
• Conduct workshops in a well-managed, time efficient manner including arrival at venues 15 minutes before workshop start time for the purposes of set up and room allocation.
• Engage students in both the content and discussion of the content .
• Diligently follow the “Safeteen Standards for Professionalism” relating to the facilitator agreement, workshop scheduling and cancellation.
• Efficiently complete reporting after each workshop – verbal reports are to be provided to school staff with the purposes of follow up on concerns if any.
• Review, study and practice facilitation script including review of the Safeteen book.
• Observe workshops of current facilitators and maintain an assigned mentoring relationship with a senior facilitator for the purposes of continued development and growth
• Act as an Ambassador for Safeteen while on client site – this requires professional representation of our services.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Awareness and sensitivity of social justice and cultural diversity issues is required.
• Post-secondary education in social justice education or psychology is an asset.
• Successful previous experience with groups of youth in a facilitating or teaching capacity is an asset.
• Previous experience classroom teaching or coaching youth is an asset.
• A proven ability to deal with challenges and demands of large groups of teens and /or pre-teens is an asset.
• Previous experience with the use of theatre and using role play as a method of training is an asset.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with children and youth from various cultural and racial backgrounds and of various sexual orientations is required.
• Ability to work with high degree of independence and professionalism is required.
• Ability to handle emotional content and conversations comfortably and appropriately on a situational basis is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent sense and understanding of appropriate physical and emotional boundaries is required.
• Ability to self-manage with strong time management skills is required.
• Strong awareness of and ability to act as a role model is an asset. • Completion of a criminal record check is required.
• Access to cell phone and personal vehicle is required.

Compensation and Expectations:

This position pays competitively as outlined below. Please note travel to workshops is covered as per company policy based on travel reimbursement policies specific to each district. Policies are determined by the schools in each region and discussed in more detail at the time of interview. Facilitators are paid for their time facilitating the session but please keep in mind this requires your arrival at workshops a minimum of 15 minutes early for set up. There is also the potential of staying 10 – 15 minutes post workshop to address any questions or concerns, on an “as required” basis. Please note that compensation is actually paid on a per workshop basis and based on the assumption that total workshop delivery time is 2.5 hours.

Thank you for your interest in Safeteen! Applications will only be considered for this position through the submittal of your cover letter and resume to our email address: admin@Safeteen.ca   

Let us know why you think you would be a good fit for our organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Sincerely,
Jeff Gourley
General Manager