Child and Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

North Bay, Canada YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Full time

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a dynamic charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities by offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. We have been offering programs and services to the North Bay community since 1958 and to the Greater Sudbury community since 1936 To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

We are currently looking for a Child and Youth Worker (Inclusion Support Counsellor) to join our team of committed professionals. This full-time contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Chippewa, East Ferris and Tillicum locations in North Bay. Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Recreational Programming and/or the Site Director the Inclusion Support Counsellor will work with campers, their families and support systems to ensure the camper is having a positive camp experience. The Inclusion Support Counsellor will focus on inclusivity and positive behaviour management of the camper/participant. The Inclusion Support Counsellor will work with the camper and the day camp staff to develop independent learning plans as needed. This position will also provide support and coaching to staff and volunteers within the overnight and day camp programs and ensures program excellence.

**START DATE**: As soon as possible

**LOCATION**: North Bay, ON

**RATE OF PAY**: $17.00 per hour

**HOURS**: 40 per week

Major Responsibilities
- Responsible for the support of staff and campers in the day camp and overnight program
- Assists with mentoring of day camp staff and volunteers
- Provide training in behaviour management
- Develop Independent Learning Plans as needed for campers
- Manage camper behaviours as needed
- Work collaboratively with Supervisor or Site Director to ensure safety and training needs are met in terms of behaviour management
- Ensure all incident forms are filled out and filed according to YMCA procedures
- Responsible for monitoring program registration in terms of children with identified needs
- Responsible for facilitating the distribution of the Day Camp Parent and Staff Surveys

**Qualifications**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar role
- Experience leading children’s activities and working with children with special needs
- Experience in behaviour management
- Positive, caring, enthusiastic, and encouraging attitude
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid knowledge of community resources
- Bilingualism in both official languages an asset
- Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by June 9, 2023 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

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