Child Program Worker (2023-354-Hb)

Employment Type

Casual, Bargaining Unit (3 Vacancies)

Work Hours

Fluctuating Hours, Monday - Friday from 2:30pm-6:30pm

Work Setting

Exclusively Onsite

Salary

A3- $15.42

Application Deadline

September 4th, 2023, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – After 4 Program, Homeward Bound

The Homeward Bound program is an employment program for single mother-led families transitioning from shelter-life to self-sustainable community living. The program includes skill development, college, internships, and support for sustainable employment. Homeward Bound also offers affordable housing, on-site daycare, parenting program, an after-4 program for school aged children, and full day programming for school aged children during March break, summer break, and PA days.

What You Will Do

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Assist with planning and delivering after school activities which facilitate educational and life skills development.

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Provide spontaneous age-appropriate activities for children in the program.

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Escort children daily from various schools to our location (via walking).

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Help prepare and cook healthy snacks.

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Assist in overseeing the safety of the children for both off site trips and in the onsite space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).

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Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

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Post-secondary education in child and youth work, social services, education, or child development preferred.

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1+ year of experience working with children within the targeted age group.

What Will Set You Apart

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Ability to work additional hours on school holidays including March Break and summer camp.

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Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children 4 – 12 years.

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Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or homelessness, and some understanding of this population’s unique issues.

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Understanding of community development and child centered approaches.

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Ability to work well in a team environment.

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Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges.

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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Proven capacity to work one-on-one with children and relate to them in a non-judgmental and respectful way.

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First Aid Certification is considered an asset.

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