Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC), a multi-site health centre with locations in St. Jacobs, Linwood and Wellesley is currently recruiting for three summer youth positions to support a Youth Summer Club Program in Wellesley Township. The Youth Summer Club is a summer day program for elementary school aged children (ages 5-13). They will work as part of a team to plan and carry out the summer program focusing on literacy and promoting wellness. This position is 35 hours per week for 8 weeks, from July 2, 2024 to August 23, 2023 at $19.95 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work each day will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities will include:

• Help with the organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Summer Club programs for children aged 5-13.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibilities for certain activities at Summer Club.
• Develop positive relationships with the community partners who enter Summer Club to deliver programming (ie: Fire Department, local library, first aid presentation, etc.)
• Manage multiple competing demands at one time.
• Create a positive rapport with the children attending Summer Club.
• Responsible for the well-being and safety of young children at camp

Responsibilities:

• Help with the organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Summer Club programs for children aged 5-13.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibilities for certain activities at Summer Club.
• Develop positive relationships with the community partners who enter Summer Club to deliver programming (ie: Fire Department, local library, first aid presentation, etc.)
• Manage multiple competing demands at one time.
• Create a positive rapport with the children attending Summer Club.
• Responsible for the well-being and safety of young children at camp

Qualifications:

1. Proof of age less than 30 years (this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, which requires that applicants are under 30 years of age)
2. Working knowledge of computers, including online conferencing programs.
3. Experience in a community-based setting; and/or experience with rural populations would be considered an asset.
4. Interest in working with children ages 5-13.
5. Ability to manage multiple demands.
6. Commitment to working as part of a team.
7. Knowledge of/experience with health issues facing youth and families with young children
8. Excellent communication skills. Ability to teach activities, lead groups and resolve issues appropriately.
9. Organizational skills.
10. Access to a vehicle.
11. COVID-19 vaccination required.
12. Current First Aid and CPR an asset.
13. Ability to speak Low German an asset.

Please provide a one-page resume showing how your skills and experience correspond to the required qualifications. This position requires the selected candidate to undergo a vulnerable sector police check. Two references will be required.

Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2024 to Gebre Berihun, [email protected] Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants' needs.