Child Program Worker (2024-222-HB)

Competition #2024-222-HB Child Program Worker Employment Type : Casual, Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies) Work Hours : Fluctuating Hours Work Setting : Exclusively Onsite Salary : A- $16.

55 Application Deadline : May 29th, 2024, by 11 : 59 pm Program Overview After 4 Program, Homeward Bound

The Homeward Bound program is an employment program for single mother-led families transitioning from shelter life to self-sustainable community living.

The program includes skill development, college, internships, and support for sustainable employment. Homeward Bound also offers affordable housing, on-site daycare, a parenting program, an after-4 program for school-aged children, and full-day programming for school-aged children during March break, summer break, and PA days.

What You Will Do

• Assist with planning and delivering after-school activities which facilitates educational and life skills development.
• Provide spontaneous age-appropriate activities for children in the program.
• Escort children daily from various schools to our location (via walking).
• Help prepare and cook healthy snacks.
• Assist in overseeing the safety of the children for both off-site trips and in the onsite space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
• Work following all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in child and youth work, social services, education, or child development preferred.
• 1+ year of experience working with children within the targeted age group).

What Will Set You Apart

• Ability to work additional hours on school holidays, including March Break and summer camp.
• Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children 4 12 years.
• Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or homelessness, and some understanding of this population’s unique issues.
• Understanding of community development and child-centred approaches.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven capacity to work one-on-one with children and relate to them in a non-judgmental and respectful way.
• First Aid Certification is considered an asset

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