Activity Group Support Worker

Child Development Institute; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking an Activity Group Support Worker to supervise siblings of SNAP clients in the evening. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 2-12, prepare healthy snacks, and support the SNAP teams to meet each child’s needs.

Flexible, casual hours with no guaranteed shifts. Applicants should be 16+, with First Aid training or babysitting course as assets, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• First Aid Training is an asset.
• Completion of a recognized babysitting course is an asset.
• Second language is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and works within the Institute’s vision, mission, values, and goals.
• Supervises siblings of SNAP clients ensuring safety and security.
• Monitors behaviours and intervenes to avoid escalations.
• Prepares snacks and delivers refreshments to groups.
• Implements activities for children ages 2–12 under supervision.
• Assists families and accompanies siblings to Activity Group.
• Keeps Activity Group spaces clean and secure after each shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

First Aid Training (asset)

Job description

Who we are

As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth.

Trusted with the mental well-being of our community's most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community.

We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.

Who we need

Activity Group Support Worker (AGSW) provides child minding for the siblings of clients participating in the SNAP program under the direction of the SNAP Activity Group Leader.

This position requires the skills to plan and deliver fun and engaging activities for children ages 2-12.

The AGSW also prepares healthy snacks for the Activity and SNAP groups and clean up at the end of the night.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Activity Group Leader and SNAP clinical staff to ensure the needs of each child are met in the Activity Group.

This is a non-bargaining casual contract position requires to work flexible evening hours. Hours are not guaranteed.

This is a non-bargaining casual contract position requires to work flexible evening hours. Hours are not guaranteed.

What the role is all about...

1. Accepts and works within the framework of the Institute’s stated vision, mission, values, and goals
2. Supervises the siblings of clients participating in the SNAP program ensuring the safety and security of all participants
3. Monitors participant behaviours and ensures proactive intervention to avoid potential behavioural escalations
4. Ensures that food and drinks are available and prepares snacks and refreshments for participants in the Activity Group and SNAP Groups and delivers snacks to groups when required
5. Implements activities for children age 2-12 under the direction of the SNAP Activity Group Leader
6. Helps to meet and greet families and accompany siblings to Activity Group
7. Ensures that Activity Group spaces are clean and securefollowing each shift.

What we hope you will bring…

• Minimum age requirement is 16 years of age
• First Aid Training is an asset
• Completion of a recognized babysitting course is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• A second language is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful manner with groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Other Requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications & References required.

Mental Effort

• Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.
• Mental flexibility required to lead a group program with a number of components (briefing, meet & greet, dinner, interactive, group, goodnight, documentation, debriefing) requiring ability to support and adapt to client and team needs
• Manage crisis situations, as needed following agency policies, child welfare and health and safety standards

Physical Effort

• Standing and moving for the majority of the shift
• Lifting or moving up to 20lbs may be required

Working Conditions

• Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions
• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Flexible hours, evening work required.

Compensation

$17.60 per hour. Hours are not guaranteed. Work will be scheduled as needed.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at [e-mail]