Share Email Opening Title After School Worker  Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Status Temporary, 16 hours/week. Term Duration: 1 year (October 2020 - June 2021), with the possiblity of extension.   Opportunities Available Applications will be reviewed as they come in. Apply asap.   Category Parent-Child and Youth Services   Open Date 9/24/2021   Close Date 10/4/2021   Description The After School Worker (ASW) provides activities related to the after school programs. The efforts of the ASW are directed to supporting children aged 6 to 12 in their: Levels of physical activity and enjoyment of physical activity Knowledge of healthy food choices and ability to plan a healthy meal Resiliency, self esteem, self confidence Homework and school-related projects Program-Related Activities Engages in activities to meet local children and youth, their families, and community residents to promote the after school programming. Liases with community residents and community resource staff to promote the programs and related opportunities in the community. Liases with relevant Carlington staff to plan the programs, ensuring each session of the program has the following components: physical activity, healthy food choices and nutrition, personal health and wellness activities, and schoolwork assistance. Organizes and implements the program, ensuring all components of the program run smoothly, problem solving issues as they arise, and liaising with program partners as required. Registers clients, and maintain daily attendance for each registrant in the program. Supervises participants and delivers program content within a safe and secure environment, ensuring positive interactions among program participants. Ensures accountability by providing statistics and reports of activities, as required, and keeps accurate client records, as required, within the safeguards of confidentiality.   Position Requirements Education High school diploma; related post-secondary education in progress. Leadership training such as High Five, or other youth leadership program or equivalent experience and training, required. CPR and First Aid certification an asset. Professional Experience Experience providing after school programming for children and youth aged 6 to 12. Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities. Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization. Key Competencies Highly motivated, enthusiastic and responsible individual committed to the healthy development of children. Familiar with Ontario Curriculum for Grades 1-8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, client database software, and electronic record keeping in a client services setting. Linguistic Profile This position is not designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan. Fluency in English is required. Bilingualism (French / English) is preferred, a third language relevant to our client population is an asset. Personal Suitability Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele. Commitment to health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy. Commitment to community-based health care and social services, and strength-based philosophy and practices. Other Availability to work late afternoons and evenings and occasional weekends if required. Must be available to work Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from to 2:30 to 6:30pm.   Salary Range $20.86/hour - $25.13/hour   Reports to Child & Youth Program Coordinator   Position After School Worker   Post Internal Days 0   Created By Brittany Bourdon   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number PAR-21-00015   Location 900 Merivale and Community locations   About the Organization Carlington Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization that puts today's most pressing health care challenges at the heart of their service delivery. We turn to the best professionals and employees to help improve the health and well-being of our community. We build trusting relationships with our clients and deliver quality services through a wide range of health and social services to parents and children, youth and teens, adults, and seniors. We look to help community members resolve problems and advance concerns in the community by providing organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and associations. Our mission is to improve, support and promote the health and well-being of the people and diverse communities we serve!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. CCHC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.   French Job Description None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CarlingtonCommunityHealthCentre.appone.com

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