Child & Youth Activity Worker - Summer Students

2 weeks ago


Port Moody, Canada Kinsight Full time

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The Child & Youth Activity Worker provides support to children and youth with developmental disabilities to ensure access and opportunities for community activities, peer connections and full participation in the leisure activities of their choice during the summer. The Child and Youth Activity Worker will work closely with children and youth with extra support needs, their families, staff of the Family & Individual Support Program and community service providers including local parks and leisure programs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Courses in human and social services such as: Classroom and Community Support (CCSW); Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Child & Youth Care.
- Experience with children, youth, or adults with developmental disabilities, recognizing and respecting people’s diversity, individual differences and perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement individual and group recreation activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Experience working with groups and understanding the dynamics of groups.
- Good interpersonal skills

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Ability to obtain a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate

**LOCATIONS**:
Positions are available both in Port Moody and New Westminster

**HOURS OF WORK/TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/WAGE**:

- June 27, 2024 - August 23, 2024
- 35 hours/week - Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- $20.84/hour



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