Child & Youth worker, permanent part-time, in-person

MUST APPLY as per instructions below - not through Kijiji - thank you.

Job Title: Child & Youth Worker Position Type: Permanent Part-Time, in-person, 18 hours per week, Mondays 10-6pm, Thursdays 1:30-8pm, two Saturdays a month 9-2:30pm. Some flexibility available

Education/Experience Requirements: • Post-secondary diploma or degree related to recreation, child and youth work, social services • Minimum of 1 year experience working in a youth setting.

Position Requirements:  Possess an ability to work well with people, enjoy and relate well with children and youth.  Be flexible, highly organized and a self-starter, work independently with minimal direction.  Use a non-judgmental approach.  Be able to problem solve, manage time well and be able to prioritize responsibilities.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Proficient in the use of computers and various software and social media applications  Have reliable transportation.  Clean Vulnerable Police Records Check  CPR and First Aid certificate

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide participant-initiated opportunities for social, educational, and recreational programs for children, youth and their families at the Community Hub and community spaces. • To provide a safe and positive environment that the children and youth can contribute to and grow from • To review the programs and provide input into the evaluation of the programs using data collected • To stay informed in current children/youth issues and events • Participate in and/or implement training and events to best support children/youth • To maintain a clean and organized environment, and to ensure all equipment/electronics are in working order • To work cooperatively with other facility user groups to allow for all program needs to be met • To communicate effectively with the Community Engagement Coordinator at WCS with any new or changed information, and/or gaps in services

General Responsibilities: • To be an active member of the Woolwich Community Services team • Comply with the mission, vision and values of the WCS • Comply with all WCS policies and procedures • Complete all program statistics and reports as required. • Train, support, schedule and celebrate program volunteers • Obtain and keep current all certification requirements for position • Other duties as assigned.

Details: • Permanent part-time 18 hours/week (hours vary), $20.88/hour, expected start asap, 4% in lieu of holidays

Are you looking for a rewarding job providing youth with safe, supervised opportunities to explore and grow into healthy individuals? We are looking for you! Apply as explained below!

Resumes are due by 4:30 pm on April 10, 2024, to Kelly Christie, Executive Director, 5 Memorial Ave, Elmira, ON N3B 2P8; fax 519-669-4210; or by email to woolwichcommunityservices@yahoo.com.

Woolwich Community Services, Wilmot Family Resource Centre and other partnering agencies recognize and appreciate the differing of abilities that exist among individuals in our community. We are committed to providing equitable treatment for all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application and interview process, please let us know.