Weekend Shift Supervisor – Youth Program

Weekend Shift Supervisor – Youth Program
Nenqayni is a residential alcohol and drug treatment centre providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families in a safe and secure environment. Please visit our website for more information.

Currently seeking qualified candidate for Weekend Supervisor position on permanent shift (8:00am to 11:00pm), Saturday and Sunday and one 7.5-hour weekday shift for a total of 37.5 hours/week. Relevant experience and education are required.

General Description and special skills/qualifications: Previous supervisory experience preferred, proven knowledge adolescent recreation, knowledge of First Nations culture, ability to work in crisis and high-pressure situations, Level 1 first aid or willing to obtain, sets examples of appropriate behaviour and conduct, group presentations, group and individual counseling, completes required shift summaries and other required documentation, coaches and schedules staff.

Additional Requirements:

Excellent communication skills
Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Computer skills
Trauma Informed Care
Suicide Awareness/Intervention
Crisis Intervention/Prevention
Willing to take education programs as required

Preferably, the successful candidate will be of Aboriginal descent. Payrate will commensurate with education and experience. A Class 4 driver’s licence is required by 3 months. Health Benefits and Group Pension is available at completion of 6-months probation. Reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni is a requirement.  We offer a non-smoking environment.  Further information may be found at www.nenqayni.com .

Required as soon as possible.

Send your resume, covering letter and at least 3 references to Nenqayni Wellness Centre, PO Box 2529, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4P2; fax: 250-989-0307; email:sduffy@nenqayni.com