Children & Youth Worker
(Site: 716 The Queensway South, Keswick ON L4P 4C9)
Summer Contract, Full-time - 35 hours per week
$17.60/hour
BACKGROUND
The Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) is a not-for-profit, community-governed organization providing primary health care, social services, and illness prevention programs primarily to the residents of the Western and Northern York Region. We serve people experiencing barriers to accessing health care services due to culture, language, age, chronic illness, or the like. We are committed to providing services with and for local Indigenous, Black, racialized and other disadvantaged communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Children & Youth Worker will focus on supporting and assisting with the planning and delivery of the Summer Camp program for children between the ages of 6-12 who are newcomers and/or from families who have a low to moderate household income. The Children & Youth Worker will play a vital role in planning the delivery of educational and fun activities for children of the summer camp program. In addition, the Children & Youth Worker will be responsible for facilitating the summer camp program alongside VCHC’s Health Promotion Team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support and assistance in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a safe and stimulating summer day camp program.
- Assist in ensuring that all program activities and events are cooperative and creative in nature, as well as age appropriate and culturally sensitive.
- Greet parents/guardians of children attending the camp and communicate with them.
- Prepare resources and materials for the summer camp program.
- Assist in leading the delivery of camp program activities and in the set-up and clean-up of the program space, materials, etc.
- Create and organize materials to be used in individual and group education settings.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
This position is funded by the Government of Canada. The candidate must be a youth who:
a) Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
b) Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and
c) Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
d) Identifies with one of the following groups that are underrepresented in the labour market, including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth,2SLGBTQI+ youth.
Additional qualifications include:
- Have experience or a strong interest in working with children ages 6-12 years from culturally diverse communities.
- Responsible, reliable and able to solve issues in a mature manner.
- Proficient working in a computerized environment
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
- Leadership experience and knowledge of Georgina community and services are considered an asset.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
Interviews will occur on rolling basis; please apply as soon as you can.
Successful candidates cannot be existing clients of the Vaughan Community Health Centre.
Successful candidates will be required to:
o Show proof of a completed a 2-step TB test and measles vaccination/immunity
o Complete a vulnerable sector check
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Children & Youth Worker Hiring Committee
c/o Vaughan Community Health Centre Head Office
9401 Jane Street, Suite 206
Vaughan, Ontario L6A 4H7
Fax: (905) 303-9444
www.vaughanchc.com
While applications are preferred via email, you are welcome to apply by fax, mail or in person.
Accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and interview processes will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code if needed. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please call us at (905) 303-8490 ext.2631 to provide your contact information and a member from the hiring Committee will contact you.
Vaughan Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to excellence and hire based on merit.
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you between 15 and 30 years of age ?
- Are you Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act?
- Are you legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations?
- Do you identify with one of the following groups that are underrepresented in the labour market: including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth,2SLGBTQI+ youth?
- Do you speak another language? If so, what is it?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
