Youth Connections

Youth Connections Team Leader works collaboratively with the Family Support team to plan meaningful and engaging summer programming for Youth with Developmental Disabilities. Accessing community-based activities and opportunities helps Youth with Developmental Disabilities build positive relationships, enhances their level of integration and improves their sense of belonging.

Working one-on-one or with small groups, the Team Leader will directly support Youth as they participate in a variety of recreation and skill-building opportunities; such as volunteering at a cat shelter, visiting the Bruce County Museum, walking the trails, learning to cook, mini-golfing with friends and taking part in summer festivals and events. The Youth Connections Team Leader will use a person-centred approach to understand the unique interests and goals of each participant and select activities that align with their personal skills, capabilities and support needs.

If you believe that individuals of all abilities belong and should have an equal opportunity to participate in the community, CLKD is a place where you can work to inspire possibilities for all of the individuals we support

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with the Family Support Team to research and identify local community-based recreational and volunteer opportunities
- Use a person-centred approach to plan, organize and schedule a diverse calendar of activities for individual participants and small groups
- Provide direct support to Youth with Developmental Disabilities in a variety of community-based settings
- Manage petty cash, participant attendance and other program-related records

**Qualifications and Position Requirements**:

- Post-secondary student (minimum one year of completed education in a human services or recreational field of study, preferred)
- Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, preferred
- Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and occasional weekends
- Current criminal record check
- Valid G driver’s licence and use of a reliable, adequately insured vehicle
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

**Compensation and Benefits**:

- $20/hr, 35 hrs a week for 13 weeks
- Paid orientation and ongoing training

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 13 weeks
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable, adequately insured vehicle that can be used while at work?

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-29