Job detail

Youth Education Support Program (YESP) Facilitator

YMCA of Southern Interior BC

FULL_TIME
Posted 3/2/2026

Location

Kelowna, British Columbia

Core responsibilities

The facilitator engages and supports youth aged 16-24 through positive change processes aimed at increasing academic engagement and preventing drop-Out by building trust, designing individualized support plans, and coordinating wrap-Around services. Key duties include providing educational workshops, individual assistance, coordinating resources like financial aid and mentorship, and maintaining regular communication with schools and parents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a post-Secondary degree in a related field such as counseling, psychology, or social sciences, along with two years of experience working with diverse individuals. Essential qualities include confidence in facilitating workshops, the ability to work independently under competing priorities, and exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMentoringConfidentialityDecision MakingConflict ResolutionLife Skills DevelopmentPeople SkillsData InputFollow-upsAction Plan DevelopmentWorkshop DeliveryCreative Activities