Headstart Program Worker Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Somerset West CHC Full time

Position Title: HeadStart Program Worker Assistant

Hourly Rate: $16.55

Department: Family, Community Health, and Harm Reduction

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Type: Term Contract (35 hours per week July 2 - August 30, 2024)

We are closed July 29- Aug. 2, no work.

Benefits: 4% in lieu of vacation

Submit to: by 9 a.m. on May 13, 2024.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager the HeadStart Program Worker Assistant is responsible for carrying out the HeadStart Program in accordance with the regulations under the Childcare and Early Years Act. They assist in the implementing of developmentally appropriate programming that facilitates a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere for the children and other duties as required.

Job Specific Responsibilities

  • Direct service with children 15months - 5yrs
  • Assists in implementing programming that enhance cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Childcare and Early Years Act and ECE philosophy.
  • Implements program using a variety of teaching skills and methods including modelling, observing, demonstrating, reinforcing, guiding, and assisting children in activities.
  • Responds to daily direction given by educators and/or Manager.
  • Always ensuring safety of children
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations no older than 6 months.
  • Current CPR level C, First Aid
  • Food Handlers Certification (can be arranged at time of hiring)
  • Health Assessment as per requirements in CCEYA, and proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Effective at communicating and problem solving.
  • General knowledge and flexibility working in diverse community-based programs with families facing multiple health risks and barriers.

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position and the individual hired must be:

(a) between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

(b) a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and

(c) legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

**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.



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