Program Leader - Out of School Care

Program Leader

What's in it for you?

Wage : $18.94 per hour

Hours : Monday - Friday, hours between 7am - 5 : 30pm. Split Shifts during school year. Full-Time and Part-Time available.

Locations : Comox Valley / Courtenay

Benefits : Available to Full-time roles after probationary period. Benefits include dental care, extended health care, vision care, Group RRSP contributions, Up to 50% reduction on childcare fees.

Opportunities : Education assistance to advance within our organization, paid training and development opportunities.

Job Duties :

• Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of a program schedule that includes age-appropriate activities for program participants that include all elements of BGCCVI Core Programming standards.
• Ensure children are actively supervised at all times.
• Aware of outstanding issues / needs of program participants and corresponding care plans. Using a team approach, Program leaders will work together to implement identified care plan goals and strategies to ensure consistent practice.

When funding is available, a Program leader will be designated as a Supported Child Development (SCD) staff.

• All staff will observe and provide feedback to the child's team (Parent / Caregivers, BGCCVI staff, and Child Development Centre) on progress on goals and existing strategies and provide input towards any new areas of focus.
• Work as a key member of an integrated staff team that consistently strives for inclusion, excellence, and effective conflict resolution.
• Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with parents / caregivers and other stakeholders.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with Club policy and procedures and licensing regulations.
• Participate in special promotional activities, programs, or events as required by BGCCVI.
• Ensure the safety of the participants and staff at all times by maintaining the appropriate adult to child ratio, conducting safety drills, and establishing proper supervision of children and youth.
• Ensure the program standards, guidelines, and policies of the Boys and Girls Club are maintained and Community Care Facility Licensing requirements are met.
• Reports all incidents and injuries via the online incident and injury reporting form.

Qualifications :

• Must have completed 20 hours of course hours and / or training focusing on Child Development, Guidance, Health and Safety, or Nutrition, or a Responsible Adult Certificate.
• Post-Secondary training in Child and Youth Care, Recreation, or related field or equivalent education and / or experience preferred.
• Class 4 driving license or willingness to obtain preferred.

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