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WoodGreen Community Services Child Program Worker (2024-222-HB) in Toronto, Ontario

Competition #2024-222-HB Child Program Worker

Employment Type: Casual, Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies) 

Work Hours: Fluctuating Hours

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite

Salary: D- $19.85

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Program 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

  • 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 careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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