Share Email Opening Title After School Worker - SWAG  Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Status Temporary 17.5 hours/week (term duration: September 2025 - June 2026- with the possibility of extension). Applications will be reviewed as they come in, apply asap   Opportunities Available   Category Healthy Growth and Development   Open Date 9/3/2025   Close Date 9/13/2025   Description Are you passionate about empowering youth and building stronger communities? The Carlington Youth Program is seeking a dedicated After School Worker (SWAG) to join our team and make a difference for youth from vulnerable communities. Our program focuses on fostering self-development, community involvement, and academic success. Under the supervision of the Child and Youth Program Coordinator and the Healthy Growth and Development Director, the ASW (SWAG) will plan the program and ensure all activity components are incorporated, from academic assistance, life skill development and health food choices/nutrition. As an ASW, you must maintain effective communication of information among volunteers, mentors, tutors, teachers and other providers of services to students grade 9-10 enrolled in the SWAG program. Having the ability to establish appropriate relationships with youth, and with professionals within a multi-disciplinary team is key. If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the health development of youth, you are ideal for this role! Ultimately, you must be able to ensure our services are effective and valuable through planning, developing, assessing and delivering quality programming that support and meet youth development needs.   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 or homework club programs. Experience with and an understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by youth in culturally diverse, low-income communities. Experience assisting with group facilitation. 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 secondary school. Knowledge of community and social service resources, in particular services for youth which can support their individual emotional and social development. 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. Regular access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license require.   Salary Range $21.59 - $26.01 per hour   Reports to Coordinator, Children and Youth Programs   Position After School Worker - SWAG   Post Internal Days 0   Created By Natacha Dessande   Number of Openings 1   Number Filled 0   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Hiring Manager(s) Sapna Nair   Req Number HEA-25-00013   Location Carlington CHC   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. If the application link is not working, please visit our LinkedIn page to submit your application. Thank you!   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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