Youth Program Assistant

3 weeks ago


Canada Kaizen Lab Inc. Full time

Job Title: Program Assistant - Summer Camp and Youth Programs

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time

Work Type: In Person

Hours: 30/week

Wage: $19.00

Term Length: 9 Weeks

About Community Services

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a community-based organization that has been providing services for people on the Sunshine Coast since 1974. Our history is one of caring, commitment and flexibility. We provide services through more than 30 programs all along the Coast in four key areas - Community Action and Engagement; Together Against Violence; Child and Family Counselling; and Family, Youth and Children's Services. Our core values are those of social justice, inter-dependence, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for staff who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Summary

The Program Assistant for Summer Camp and Youth Programs creates a fun and engaging summer camp experience for youth with brain difference and other support needs. This position also includes program support for Youth Services overall programming, and attending Youth Outreach shifts and events with other members of the Youth Services Team.

The Program Assistant for Summer Camp and Youth Programs reports to the Program Lead - Youth Care Services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for youth.
  • Provides age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
  • Promotes self-regulation and personal growth of youth.
  • Supports youth to achieve success using a strengths-based approach.
  • Organizes and leads activities with youth including arts and crafts, drama, cooperative games, and sports activities.
  • Assists the Youth Workers in supervising youth and maintaining their safety while on community outings.
  • Designs and implements programming for youth groups.
  • Engages in Youth Outreach shifts with Youth workers using a harm reduction approach.
  • Ensures effective services delivery consistent with agency mandate, policy, meeting all legal, contractual, financial and other compliance requirements.
  • Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization.
  • Participates and contributes to daily staff preparation and debrief meetings.
  • Represents SCCSS in a positive and professional manner.
  • Supports the vision, mission, and values of SCCSS.
Qualifications:
  • Between the ages of 15 to 30 years.
  • Respect for diversity (including race, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation etc.).
  • Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds an asset.
  • Education or training re: child and youth care, intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions (an asset but not required).
  • Current First Aid Certificate (an asset but not required).
  • Successful result of criminal record check.
Why Work for Community Services?

SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to truly make a difference in the community.

This job requires an on-site presence.

SCCSS encourages all interested candidates to apply, but only those selected will be contacted .

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