Community Program Support Worker

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available at H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre for a Community Support Worker. This role is focused on supporting neurodiverse youth in developing friendships and independence through engaging programming. Applicants should be passionate about helping youth achieve their full potential and possess relevant education or experience in childcare or youth support.

Benefits

Safety training throughout YMCA career

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/youth with exceptionalities preferred.
• High regard for Child Safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in impactful group programming.
• Assist with program plans and provide one-to-one support.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all participants.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Relevant education (degree/diploma/certificate)

Job description

We are looking for an individual to step into our Y&i Program this summer to support neurodiverse youth age 10 -18 as they build meaningful friendships have fun develop independence and get connected to the community.

If the following sounds like a good day at work then this job might be for you...

• Engaging youth in impactful and beneficial group programming in a fun energetic and enthusiastic way
• Assisting Program Facilitators with implementing group program plans daily activities and one-to-one support in accordance with YMCA standards and program expectations
• Fostering meaningful relationships and provide a place to belong for youth seeking growth in their lives
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all members participants staff and property at all times

Wed love to hear from people with :

• Relevant education or education in progress (degree diploma or certificate) and / or experience working with children and / or youth
• Experience working with children & youth with exceptionalities an asset
• Excellent work ethic communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion to help youth achieve their full potential through purposeful programming and implementation
• A high regard for Child Safeguarding practices
• This role will start mid-June if candidates onboarding is completed.

Summer Hours : Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM and Mondays for 3 hours (exact time to be determined)

Wage : $24.91 / hr

• if you have the required experience and education.
• Commitment to Mission Vision and Values : Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated : Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration : Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.

The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality :

As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to :

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of colour and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Hiring immediately!

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Community Support Worker • Penticton, British Columbia, Canada