Child Program Worker (HB)
Child Program Worker (HB)
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27-05-2025
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Job Description
The Homeward Bound program is an employment program for single mother-led families transitioning from shelter life to self-sustainable community living. The program includes skill development college internships and support for sustainable employment. Homeward Bound also offers affordable housing on-site daycare a parenting program an after-4 program for school-aged children and full-day programming for school-aged children during March break summer break and PA days.
What You Will Do
- Assist with planning and delivering after-school activities which facilitate educational and life skills development.
- Provide spontaneous age-appropriate activities for children in the program.
- Escort children daily from various schools to our location (via walking).
- Help prepare and cook healthy snacks.
- Assist in overseeing the safety of the children for both off-site trips and in the onsite space (March break PA Days Summer break).
- Work in accordance with all relevant legislation by-laws program and organizational policies.
What You Bring to the Team
- Post-secondary education in child and youth work social services education or child development preferred.
- 1 year of experience working with children within the targeted age group).
What Will Set You Apart
- Ability to work additional hours on school holidays including March Break and summer camp.
- Knowledge of child development and learning needs of children 4 12 years.
- Ability to work with children and parents who have experienced violence or homelessness and some understanding of this populations unique issues.
- Understanding of community development and child-centred approaches.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience working with children with emotional or social challenges.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven capacity to work one-on-one with children and relate to them in a non-judgmental and respectful way.
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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