Field Placement Officer, Child & Youth Care (Hybrid, Part-Time)

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Algonquin College in Ottawa is seeking a Field Placement Officer to coordinate, implement, and maintain field placements in the Community Studies department. The role supports field instructors and site supervisors and works with faculty to organize placements.

The position is part-time with a 10-hour scheduled week and offers hybrid working arrangements under the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Prior experience in community services and CYC training is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Child and Youth Care.
• Bachelor in Child and Youth Care or related degree working with youth would be considered an asset
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a wide variety of community service agencies, supervising students, and computer software
• Clear understanding of the role of the Child and Youth Care professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience using marketing and public relations skills would be preferred
• GeneSIS training would be preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and maintain field placements.
• Support field instructors and field placement site supervisors in organizing field placements.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure placements run smoothly.
• Assist in coordinating schedules and logistics for field experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Marketing & PR

Microsoft Office

Public relations

GeneSIS training

Education

Two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

GeneSIS training

Job description

Algonquin College in Ottawa is seeking a Field Placement Officer to coordinate, implement, and maintain field placements in the Community Studies department. The role supports field instructors and site supervisors and works with faculty to organize placements.

The position is part-time with a 10-hour scheduled week and offers hybrid working arrangements under the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Prior experience in community services and CYC training is valued.