Individual Support & Inclusion
Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?
Do you have a passion for creating a safe, inclusive environment that encourages children of all abilities to try new things?
Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’re looking for you!
YMCA Activity Leaders, Support & Inclusion enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating adapted programming allowing children ages 5 -12 to participate meaningfully in all aspects of the program.
Our Support & Inclusion Activity Leaders are responsible for ensuring children with diverse abilities or support needs have an inclusive before and after school care experience.
Who we’re looking for :
- You’re welcoming to one and all.
- You're passionate about inclusion and creating a sense of belonging.
- You want to work with kids enough said.
- You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!
- You exude passion about delivering the best experience for kids.
- You’re flexible and open-minded.
- You have energy to spare.
- You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.
Your qualifications :
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience working with children 5 12 with additional support needs
- Emergency First Aid and CRC C & AED
- 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and / or Nutrition an asset
- Experience working with children with diverse needs
Your responsibilities :
- Work effectively within a staff team to provide an inclusive environment of support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully participate within the program.
- Provide individual support to children within the program setting when required.
- Help to build and contribute to a community environment of global supports and inclusion for all children through supporting their strengths and stretches.
- Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviors.
- Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of care plans within the program.
- Provide enhanced ratio to support all children in the program, which may entail providing individual support from time to time.
The important details :
Rate of Pay : $21.00 per hour
Location : Mount Pleasant YMCA Kids Club (2300 Guelph St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3P1)
Terms : Permanent, Part-time (25 hours / week)
Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-9 : 00am & 2 : 30pm-6 : 00pm
Start Date : As soon as possible
Reports To : Team Leader
Application Deadline : Until Filled