Casual Contract Community and Youth Worker
6 days ago
**Summary**:
This contract position (Casual, September 2024-June 2025) is located at our Greystone Centre in Spryfield (4 Cranberry Court), and will support our After School Programs for Children and Youth, as well as our Community Market.
The program operates on
Monday from 2:30pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday from 2:30 pm-7:00 pm
Wednesday 2:30 pm-5:00 pm
Thursday 2:30pm-7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am
- 1:30 pm
Hours available per week are flexible and may vary depending on the program requirements and staff availability.
Start Date: September 9, 2024-June 27, 2025.
The Community and Youth Worker is responsible for providing after-school programs for children, youth ages 5-17, and also supporting our Community Market (Food Bank) at the Greystone Community Centre.
Duties will include but are not limited to, actively participating and leading by example the Healthy Kidz and Healthy Teenz After School Programs, supporting the Food Bank by unloading the truck, unpacking and sorting items, and distributing food, or leading other activities in the Centre as directed by the leadership team. The employee will also be responsible for attending regular meetings, attending professional training workshops and continuing education to remain current with trends and best practices in the industry. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
**Requirements**:
- 2-4 years experience working with children and/or youth preferred.
- Previous community-related experience is an asset.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (required).
- Clear Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search (required).
- Driver's License an asset.
- High Five Training an asset.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Food Safety Certification an asset.
**Working Conditions**
- Interacts with children, youth, adults, employees, management, and the public at large.
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting and lifting.
- Manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive work.
**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $18.19 per hour
Expected hours: 3 - 15 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-09-23
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