Child and Youth Worker

3 weeks ago


Scarborough, Canada Warden Woods Community Centre Full time

**Position Title**:Child and Youth Worker **(Summer Contract) Funded by Canada Summer Jobs

**Department**:Child and Youth Services

**Location**:74 Firvalley Court., Scarborough, ON

**Warden Woods Community Center**

Warden Woods is non profit charitable organization that has been in operation for over 50 years, with a mission to build caring, compassionate, just, and interdependent communities in southwest Scarborough. We envision our agency to be a place where everyone belongs, everybody is somebody, everybody is challenged to be a part of the solution, we grow and help one another grow, consultation and communication are norms, not exceptions, together we can build and share in a better tomorrow.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Child and Youth Services Supervisor, the Child and Youth Worker is responsible for the overall co-planning and delivery of the Children’s Summer Camp's daily activities. The daily implementation of programming and supervision of children, ages 6 - 12, will also include regular field trips outside of Warden Woods Community Centre.
- Develop, implement, and participate in all camp programs, events and activities
- Supervise children on-site, off-site, at meals time, and during daily activities
- Maintain attendance records of the participants
- Provide high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
- Supervise program participants and ensure their safety, development, skill achievement, and general well-being.
- Ensure that the program spaces, equipment, and supplies, and are clean and safe
- Encourage each camper to engage at their full potential
- Complete weekly program plans & newsletters
- Attend weekly meetings and staff trainings
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
To be eligible, students must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age on or before June 24th, 2024
- Be 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]
- Minimum 1year experience as a camp counsellor or previous work experience with children aged 6 - 12 years old
- Currently enrolled or completed Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure Services, Child and Youth Work would be considered an asset
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent programming skills and ability to efficiently carry out program plans
- Ability to establish rapport with children, parents, volunteers, and co-workers
- Excellent communication skills
- oral and written
- Current First-Aid and CPR training required (can be obtained after hire)
- Ability to work in a diverse environment within an inclusive, client-centered framework
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

**Compensation and Hours of Work**:

- Rotating day shifts: Shift 1 - Open: 8:30 am-4:30 pm | Shift 2 - Close: 9:00 am
- 5:00 pm
- Start date: June 24th, 2024/ End date: August 14th, 2024

**Application**

**A criminal background check is required prior to commencing.**

While we thank all who apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- If you are a student will you be between 15 and 30 years of age on or before June 24th, 2024? Yes/No

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-17
Expected start date: 2024-06-24



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