WoodGreen Community Services -
13 Jobs
Toronto, ON
Competition #2024-222-HBChild Program WorkerEmployment Type:Casual, Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies) Work Hours:Fluctuating HoursWork Setting:Exclusively Onsite Salary:D- $19.85Application Deadline:Open until filledProgram Overview – After 4 Program, Homeward Bound
The Homeward Bound program is an employment program for single mother-led families transitioning from shelter life to self-sustainable community living. The program includes skill development, college, internships, and support for sustainable employment. Homeward Bound also offers affordable housing, on-site daycare, a parenting program, an after-4 program for school-aged children, and full-day programming for school-aged children during March break, summer break, and PA days.
What You Will Do
What You Bring to the Team
What Will Set You Apart
The Homeward Bound program is an employment program for single mother-led families transitioning from shelter life to self-sustainable community living. The program includes skill development, college, internships, and support for sustainable employment. Homeward Bound also offers affordable housing, on-site daycare, a parenting program, an after-4 program for school-aged children, and full-day programming for school-aged children during March break, summer break, and PA days.
What You Will Do
- Assist with planning and delivering after-school activities which facilitates educational and life skills development.
- Provide spontaneous age-appropriate activities for children in the program.
- Escort children daily from various schools to our location (via walking).
- Help prepare and cook healthy snacks.
- Assist in overseeing the safety of the children for both off-site trips and in the onsite space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
- Work following all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.
What You Bring to the Team
- Post-secondary education in child and youth work, social services, education, or child development preferred.
- 1+ year of experience working with children within the targeted age group).
What Will Set You Apart
- Ability to work additional hours on school holidays, including March Break and summer camp.
- Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children 4 – 12 years.
- Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or homelessness, and some understanding of this population's unique issues.
- Understanding of community development and child-centred approaches.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven capacity to work one-on-one with children and relate to them in a non-judgmental and respectful way.
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [email protected] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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