Child and Youth Worker

Position Title: Child and Youth Worker

Hourly Rate: $17.20 - $20.08

Department: Family and Community Services

Reporting to: Rochester Heights Community House Coordinator

Type: Casual. 15.00 hours per week, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Benefits: 4% in Lieu of vacation

Position start date: As soon as possible

Deadline: December 09, 2024, 5:00 PM

Please note: We will adhere to all regulations and guidelines as set by local and provincial authorities, not limited to cancelling this Program and this associated employment opportunity.

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About us:

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed

organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction.

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture. SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

Job Summary

The Child and Youth Worker will facilitate community based child and youth programs. The Child and Youth Worker will provide educational services, support and advocacy, and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of age and culturally appropriate programs to help meet the needs of children, youth and their families using a capacity building and health promotion framework.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Direct service with children 6-12 years at an After School Program
• Plans programs that enhance cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate community based programs, providing required stats to Child and Youth Community Developer and entering groups information into database
• Provide updates and contact with parents when necessary
• Monitor and maintain/purchase adequate supplies and equipment for programming
• Ensure all program safety measures are being met
• Works closely with and support program staff, volunteers, and student placements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in child and youth work
• Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations
• Current CPR level C, First Aid and Food Handlers Certification

• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Working knowledge and use of major computer programs
• Strong knowledge of child development and behaviour guidance techniques
• Effective at communicating and problem solving
• Experience and flexibility working in diverse community-based programs with families facing multiple health risks and barriers

**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, and students, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination. **

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity deserving communities. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.