Child and Youth Worker - Summer (5 positions)

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting newcomers' needs by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.

We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to staff a full-time term position of Child and Youth Worker. The term of this position is June 23rd, 2025 to August 29th, 2025.

Requirements: In order to qualify for this position, the applicant must meet all the criteria below.

PLEASE DON'T APPLY if you do not meet every one of the following criteria at the time of applying for this position:

1. Enrolled or returning student to any post-secondary education.
2. Younger than 30 years old (funder requirement).
   • 18 years old and above (Regina Police Service requirement in order to obtain Criminal Record Check).
   • Have a Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Confirmation of Permanent Residency document to prove the candidate is entitled to work. You will be asked to provide one of these documents at the beginning of the interview.

International students are not eligible applicants.

Position Description: The Child and Youth Worker will work within the Settlement Family and Community Services Department to support programs and deliver the following services to newcomers: respond to client inquiries; provide settlement information; provide a referral to services and programs in the community; conduct needs assessments with clients; update data entry; create and administer client surveys; complete program reports; provide orientation to children aged 6 to 15 or youth aged 13-21 through educational and leisure Summer Program activities. Training will be provided.

Qualifications/Skill Requirements:

• You are under 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• You are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• You are legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting with families whose first language is not English;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Knowledge of local community resources that can assist newcomer families;
• Computer skills with knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and email;
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM with a forty-five minutes unpaid lunch break. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record. The hourly wage for this position is $17.00 per hour.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please be able to provide three references with two of those being work-related at the time of your interview. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Please respond in confidence via the link provided.