child and youth worker

Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk; Caledonia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Caledonia, Ontario, seeks a Community Support Worker to supervise staff, implement life skills workshops, and coordinate community services. Candidates should have 2 years of community service experience, First Aid and CPR certificates, and strong interpersonal skills. This role requires working in a fast-paced, physical environment, with no remote options available. Benefits include free parking. Apply to make a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in community service.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates required.
• Ability to supervise 1 to 2 support staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise support staff and perform administrative tasks.
• Implement life skills workshops and maintain program statistics.
• Develop and coordinate specific services delivery within the community.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Flexible

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP in Early childhood education

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Early childhood education and teaching
• Child development
• Parks, recreation and leisure studies

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise support staff
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

Children

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awarenessJudgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available