Summer Youth

The Salvation Army – Canada and Bermuda Territory
Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Family Life Services, the Summer Youth Activity Facilitator is responsible for overseeing the facilitation of Summer Day Camp activities. They are responsible for leading, developing, and building relationships with the participants through the various activities offered and ensuring all team members are engaged in the program. The incumbent will be required to provide emotional and physical support along with crisis intervention as needed while promoting a safe and positive environment, where we motivate the children to become socially responsible citizens.

Note: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described below but perform a similar range of duties as per the directive of the Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementing youth activities (Kids Club Program)
• Assist with planning and prepping of activities
• Assist set‑up and clean‑up of activities
• Assist in registration and recruitment of participants
• Lead small group activities
• Knows and acts in accordance with all safety procedures
• To ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information
• Participate in staff meetings and in‑service training as required
• Assist in Family Foundations program if needed
• Give oversight and supervision of children
• Encourage the healthy participation of each camper in the program
• Maintain, adhere and administer program rules/policies at all times
• May assist with planning and participating in community‑drop in events
• To ensure the cleanliness of the program facilities
• Conduct oneself with a high degree of respect and confidentiality
• Report concerns promptly to Director of Family Life Services.
• Ensure proper lifting, twisting and reaching techniques are used during job performance.
• Use PPE provided when necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The incumbent’s typical work environment is a community-based facility with significant amounts of work accompanying children in the community.
• Moderate exposure to hazards: domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage), bodily fluids/wastes, sharp objects, dirt/dust/odor, hot equipment (ovens, stoves, etc.).
• Minor to moderate exposure to hazards: physical attack from participant.
• Minor exposure to hazards: infectious diseases, toxic chemicals, scabies, lice and/or bed bugs, emergency response situations (fire, bomb threat, etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School or University Student (between 16 and 29 years of age)
• Highly motivated team player with strong leadership potential
• Special interests in recreational activities, creative art, and storytelling
• Certified Winnipeg Police or RCMP Criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector completed
• Province of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check
• Province of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Suitable candidates may be hired without previous experience; however, prior related experience will be considered an asset on hiring.

Skills and Capabilities

• Occasional to moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping
• Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)
• Moderate lifting/packing of member belongings or program supplies
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, & reaching
• Moderate amount of light housekeeping and property maintenance
• Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques
• Attentive listening & observation of body language
• Continuously monitoring the environment
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and computer skills
• Significant memory & concentration
• Significant reasoning & judgment ability to understand child’s needs
• Frequent multi-tasking
• Moderate to significant creativity and imagination
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Able to handle the physical demands, which include lifting/carrying of items up to 40 pounds.

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