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Title

After School Support Worker  

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Status Temporary. (Term Duration: September 2022 - August 2023 with the possibility of extension)  
Opportunities Available 17.50 hours/week. Must be available to work 2:30 to 6:00pm Monday to Friday  
Category Parent-Child and Youth Services  
Open Date 8/16/2022  
Close Date 8/24/2022  
Description

The After School Support Worker (ASSW) works with the After School Worker to provide activities in the after school programs. The efforts of the ASSW 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.
  • Liaises and collaborates with Carlington staff as appropriate.
  • Maintains daily attendance for each child registered in the program and supports other administrative tasks for group record keeping.
  • Works with the ASW to supervise participants and deliver program content within a safe and secure environment.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

 
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, an asset.
  • CPR and First Aid certification an asset.

Professional Experience

  • Experience supporting after school programs 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 $18.09/hr - $21.61/hr  
Reports to Children and Youth Programs Coordinator  
Position After School Support Worker  
Post Internal Days 0  
Created By Brittany Bourdon  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Req Number PAR-22-00013  
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 


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