Child Care Support Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The role is focused on providing a wholesome safe and happy learning environment for all children through modelling the example of Jesus. Responsible for assisting the Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator in organizing planning and implementing a program that is responsive to the spiritual social physical emotional educational and recreational needs of each child under the direction of the Corps Officer. Along with the Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator ensure all activities are age appropriate and co-constructed in such a way as to provide an effective and safe learning and development experience for every child while intentionally reflecting the mission.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Incumbent will perform all some or similar range of duties as below:

Child Development and Care:

• Actively supervise guide and observe children at all times.

• Assist in:

• facilitating the development and behaviour of children by using a variety of observa tion and documentation techniques.
• facilitating cognitive language social emotional creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• developing implementing and evaluating programs.
• implementing inclusion policy and evaluating age-appropriate program.
• implementing preventative health and safety measures
• implementing safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times maintaining documentation of childs development.
• establishing an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
• promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• adapting programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
• advocating for children and families.
• reviewing safety-related issues.

• Support the holistic development of all children.

• Build meaningful relationships with the children.

• Meet health welfare and safety needs.

• Provide first-aid and CPR when required and accommodate for childrens allergies

• Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.

• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.

• Guide childrens behaviour by using positive guidance techniques.

• Facilitate appropriate language conflict resolution empathy problem-solving skills and coping skills.

• Use and promote active listening skills.

• Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.

• Maintain equipment materials and furnishings as well as maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment if required.

• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

• May assist with required record keeping as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a regular part-time position at 8 hours per week.

• Weekly schedule: Monday 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Friday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children room set-up moderate amount of teaching leading etc.

• Occasional computer work

• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations

• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.

• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.

• Shifts and outside work.

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Verbal Abuse

• Tantrums

• Noise

• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of high school is required.

• Valid Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate of up to one year of academic studies.

• Must maintain a current valid First Aid & C.P.R. Certificate.

• The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training must be completed immediately upon hiring.

• Must complete the mandatory provincial curriculum training and hold certification required by the province.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Up to one year of related experience.

Skills and Capabilities

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required including Child Check (if appropriate).

• Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required (no more than 3 years old).

• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuse prevention protocols.

• The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training must be completed immediately upon hiring.

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.

• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.

• Ability to communicate in kind peaceful manner stay calm and patient.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.

• Engage in on-going self-assessment.

• Maintain physical health and mental well-being.

• Participate in professional development.

• Advocate for the profession.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.