Advanced Intermediate Youth Worker

Applications are invited to apply for a part-time Advanced Intermediate Youth Worker position at BGC Ottawa. The incumbent will work at our Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse. This position reports to the Clubhouse Manager.

Compensation: $16.30 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

Working closely with YDPSs, the Advanced Intermediate Youth Worker will play a supportive role in assisting in the delivery of exceptional programs and positive leadership for children and youth.

Intermediate Youth workers assist in the planning, organizing and delivery of BGCO programs that are designed to develop assets and facilitate the personal, social and emotional development of young people between the ages of 6-18.

Responsibilities:

– Direct leadership in assigned programs
– Implementing structured programs an assisting with special events
– Create activity programs for children and youth
– Provide monthly updates including attendance figures and program outcomes
– Be a positive role model for children and youth
– Support volunteers and program placement students
– Liaise with parents and caregivers regarding progress and challenges of participants
– Provide mentoring services and assistance with counseling support to members as required
– Attend monthly staff meetings
– Attend training opportunities as required

Education:

– Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education
– Recognized certification in first aid
– HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

– Minimum 2 years of part-time direct leadership experience in a child and youth-related field studies or Recreation and Leisure Services program
– Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
– Demonstrated C&Y mentoring and counseling skills.
– Ability to work effectively with children and youth.
– Demonstrated organizational and program planning skills.
– Demonstrated direct leadership skills (in program instruction capacity)
– Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
– Ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision.
– Proven ability to engage children in programming activities.
– Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve.
– Previous experience working with youth in afterschool programs and/or summer camps considered an asset.
– Experience in delivering physical activity, sport and recreation activities would be considered an asset
– Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving members to/from events is considered an asset
– Experience delivering creative arts programming considered an asset
– Experience delivering sports and recreation programming considered an asset
– Multilingualism is an asset (French, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin)

Please note: the following are required for this position:

– Current Criminal Record Check for employees that are 19 year old and over (vulnerable sector)

All interested candidates are asked to submit their application, in confidence, to the BGC Ottawa, Human Resource Department.

We encourage all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter, quoting the position title. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.

BGC Ottawa values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

BGC Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Part-time