Summer Program Support Worker

**SUMMER PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER**

**CANADA SUMMER JOBS - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM**

**10 Weeks Temporary Position - 35 hours/week**

**1 POSITION AVAILABLE**

**POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY**:
Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc., the After School Program (ASP) Summer Program Support Worker assists newcomer children and youth to integrate into Canadian society by:

- assisting with program delivery,
- providing individualized support,
- managing records, and
- supporting the IRCOM team and partners

This role works in collaboration with the ASP team to assist newcomer children and youth and their families integrate into Canadian society through educational, recreational and social activities. It is essential that this person develop communicative, supportive and trusting relationships with newcomer children, youth and their families and that exemplary conduct be modeled in speech, action and interpersonal relationships. The Summer Program Support Worker will exhibit and uphold IRCOM’s core values of integration, diversity, advocacy and empowerment, and they will work in a way that is people-centered, holistic and partnership based.

With the supervision and support of the ASP Manager and Assistant Manager, the Summer Program Support Worker is responsible for the following:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**Program Delivery (75%)**
- Plan, design and implement recreational, social, educational and integrative programs for newcomer children and youth
- Plan, design and implement weekly programming
- Lead assigned programs
- Plan for and run the children’s program, special events and field trips
- Supervise unstructured drop-in programming, organized sports and other recreational activities
- Create new or enhanced supports for children and youth
- Develop strong relationships with newcomer families
- Provide mentorship and be a role model for newcomer children and youth
- Work effectively with children and youth to enforce program rules and behaviour expectations
- Foster and model respect and mutual understanding among program participants
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively address conflict and teach non-violent behavior

Reporting and Records Management (15%)
- Track daily attendance hours of program participants
- Maintain written and electronic records of contacts and activities with newcomer children, youth and their families

Team and Inter-departmental Support (10%)
- Collaborate effectively with other IRCOM programs, ASP volunteers, and school/agency staff involved with families to provide and advocate for coordinated services
- Participate in team and IRCOM staff meetings and events as directed
- Follow IRCOM policies, guidelines and procedures
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or designate

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Present a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, as well as have a clear Child Abuse Registry Check within 4 weeks of employment
- Currently enrolled as a student at a high school level or higher
- Strong program planning skills and experience executing programs for children and youth
- Working knowledge of the challenges newcomer children and youth face with learning and with the school system
- Demonstrated ability to implement effective academic programs and behavioral strategies in various settings
- Demonstrated experience working with children and youth in a group setting
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and collaboratively with other staff and outside agencies
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- Excellent cross-cultural and team work skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual conferencing and data base management
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of team
- Open-minded, resourceful, highly motivated, creative and able to learn and receive feedback
- Creative problem-solving skills and ability to teach/mentor using an integrative approach
- Demonstrated strong commitment to supporting and empowering the newcomer community through previous volunteering / community involvement
- Experience working effectively in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Fluency in additional languages
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License with clean Driver’s Abstract
- CPR/First Aid, Food Safety and NVCI training certificates

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant Program. To be eligible to the position, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age (All applicants 15 years of age must complete the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course, and obtain a Certificate of Completion that is signed by their parent/guardian before they can work), be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee