Inclusion Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Position Title**: Inclusion Support Worker (Summer Day Camps)

**Reports To**: Program Manager

**Position Status**: Full-Time; 8:30-5:30, Monday to Friday; July and August

**Vacancies**: 2

**Compensation**: $18.00 per hour

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: John W. Lindsay YMCA

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

This position will focus on supporting the youth with-in the program who require support. This position is also responsible for ensuring quality, inclusive program delivery with a focus on physical literacy, cooperative play, and confidence building. Direct delivery of child-centric development-based programming for School Age youth (ages 5-12).

**Responsibilities**
- Primary duty to focus on youth within the program who require additional support
- Program Planning: development of curriculum plan and supporting activities, ensuring experience consistency/routine maintenance, and resource procurement
- Program Delivery: Responsible for delivery of hands-on program activity plans for school age youth (ages 5-12) to enhance/provide participants with a safe, inclusive, positive environment. Program facilitation is in keeping with established outcomes/objectives, in addition to YMCA quality and Child Protection standards, YMCA safety requirements, and provincial regulations
- Foster positive, collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers in aim of supporting and enhancing child’s learning, development, and ensuring individual needs are met. Through collaboration with the leadership team, ensure a timely, meaningful resolution to parent concerns regarding program delivery. Champion and model Y values and behavior standards in all internal and external interactions
- Program Administration: Complete program documentation/administrative activities as required supporting efficient program delivery and fulfillment of YMCA program and provincial body legislated requirements. Includes: completion, maintenance, and reporting of daily/weekly activity plan, pick up/sign out records, participant record maintenance, program/participation statistics, permission slips, and attendance

**Qualifications & Skills**
- High School diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have training or equivalent experience working directly with youth who require additional support
- 1-2 years of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience linked to the role’s responsibilities
- Experience working with children
- Demonstrated success in plan/organize games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, lead field trips, etc.
- Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related field an asset
- Working knowledge of school system and community resources an asset
- Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills to work with youth, parents, and staff
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines and priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation/workshop facilitation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish rapport with clients
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
- Flexibility to work outside of regular work hours on an as-needed basis

**We Offer**
- Participation in a comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
- Strong work/life balance programs, i.e., paid vacation and personal days
- Individual and family YMCA Membership options
- Access to discounted childcare and programs

**We look forward to hearing from you**

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

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