Position Title: Headstart Program Worker Assistant

Hourly Rate: $21.03

Department: Family and Community Services

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Type: Term Contract (35 hours per week June 23 August 22, 2025)

We are closed July 28- Aug. 1, no work

Benefits: 4% in lieu of vacation

If interested, please submit resume by 9 a.m. May 12, 2025, to:

[email protected]

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About us:

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerability because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager the Headstart Program Worker Assistant is responsible for carrying out the Headstart Program in accordance with the regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act. They assist in the implementing of developmentally appropriate programming that facilitates a safe and stimulating learning atmosphere for the children and other duties as required.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Direct service with children 15months 5yrs

Assists in implementing programming that enhance cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and ECE philosophy

Implements program using a variety of teaching skills and methods including modelling, observing, demonstrating, reinforcing, guiding and assisting children in activities

Responds to daily direction given by educators and/or Manager

Ensuring safety of children at all times

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Police check for working with vulnerable populations no older than 6 months

Current CPR level C, First Aid

Food Handlers Certification (can be arranged at time of hiring)

Up to date immunizations as per requirements in CCEYA

Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

Effective at communicating and problem solving

General knowledge and flexibility working in diverse community-based programs with families facing multiple health risks and barriers

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position and the individual hired must be:

(a) between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

(b) a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]*; and

(c) legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.