Overview
Child and Youth Worker Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at Somerset West Community Health Centre
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, healthpromotion, 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 andadvocacy, 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 healthpromotionframework.
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 programsafety measuresare 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 andproblem solving
Experience andflexibilityworking indiverse 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….
Title: Child and Youth Worker
Company: Somerset West Community Health Centre
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
