Child and Youth Worker: 5 summer positions available

Closing date : 4PM on May 12th, 2024

In order to qualify for this position, the applicant must be :

• returning student and younger than 30 years old (funder requirement)
• 18-year-old to 30-year-old (Regina Police Service requirement in order to obtain Criminal Record Check)
• entitled to work in Canada

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina.

RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community.

Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team.

Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.

We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the

nêhiyawak / Cree, Nahkawē / Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking qualified individual to staff a full-time term position of Summer Program Child and Youth Worker.

The term of these position is June 26th, 2023 to August 25th 2023.

Qualifications / Skill Requirements :

• You are under 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• You are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
• You are legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting with families whose first language is not English
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• knowledge of local community resources that can assist newcomer families
• Computer skills with knowledge of Windows, MS Office, email and
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Job Description

• The Summer Program Worker will work within the Settlement Family and Community Services Department to support programs and deliver the following services to newcomers : respond to client enquires;
• provide settlement information; provide a referral to services and programs in the community; conduct needs assessment with clients;

update data entry; create and administer client survey; complete program report; provide orientation to Children age 6 to 12 or Youth 13-21 through educational and leisure Summer Program activities.

Training will be provided.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8 : 15 AM to 3 : 45 PM. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record. The hourly wage for this position is $17.00 per hour.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please be able to provide three references with two

of those work-related at the time of your interview. No phone calls or drop-ins please. Please respond in confidence via link :