Child and Youth Recreation Leader- Casual Position
job summary:
In collaboration with the Community Programs Manager the Child and Youth Recreation Leader- Casual will support both Schools Out Program at Katzie and Latimer Road Elementary School and GBK Kids Afterschool Programs in Surrey in a casual on-call capacity. The Schools Out C&Y Recreation leader will support meaningful program activities that are co-created with children and the leaders focusing on important areas that include the five identified domains including identity development, social and relational well- being, community and land stewardship, health and wellness and skills and competencies.
Our workis centered on inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to breakdown discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identifyas Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in co-creating/planning, facilitating, delivering and evaluating program activities using Schools Out and GBK Kids outcome domains including Identity Development, Social and Recreational Well-being, Community and Land Stewardship Health and Wellness, and Skills and Competencies.
• Establish rapport, and initiate, develop, and maintain supportive and trusting culturally safe relationships with children, youth, and their families
• Program development in leadership, socialemotionallearning, health and wellness, social justice,communitysafety,andengagement activities.
• Work with children and youth to identify needs, and in collaboration with Community Programs Manager, to provide culturally appropriate resources and where appropriate connection to services.
• Respond to any urgent needs and potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, concerns using trauma and culturally informed practice
• Co-plan, collaborate and support special events and fieldtrip within the school community.
• Where appropriate support Community Programs Manager with administrative tasks: maintaining effective tracking systems, forms, record keeping and databases and other duties as required
Job Details:
Hours: Casual/ On Call shifts during afternoons/afterschool Hours Monday-Friday (Flexibility and availability required)
Salary: P3 step 3 $23.10 (full range $23.10-$26.52)
Closing Date: Open until filled
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and competency in co-creating meaningful inclusive, culturally safe & appropriate programs/activities with children, youth and families that are fun, build social connection, build skills and engaging.
• Proven ability to connect with children and meet them “where they’re at”
• Understanding the diverse needs of children & youth
• Knowledge and experience in trauma-informed practice, cultural safety child and pre-teen development
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and possess good time management skills
• Strong crisis intervention, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and comply with service standards
• Strong group facilitation with children and youth
• Able to work effectively independently and in collaboration with a team. Daytime
and occasional evening availability required.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset
Education and Experience:
• At least 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable children & youth and their families in a recreational or childcare setting.
• Diploma, degree or attending education in Social Work, Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Early Childhood, Health Sciences, or related field
• Prior volunteer or work experience with vulnerable populations
• Understanding of Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility and approaching the work through a decolonized lens.
• Personal vehicle insured for business use, minimum $2 million liability and valid driver’s license and satisfactory current driver’s abstract (mileage paid)
• Current First Aid, CPR,
• Current Food safe certification
• Clean Criminal record check
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by email
with subject line: Child and Youth Recreation Leader- Casual Position
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to:
Gulsah Horasan
Community Programs Manager
GHorasan@alexhouse.net
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position. Our total compensation and benefits package reflects our commitment to our staff and their family.
For more information about Alex House visit www.alexhouse.net
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.
No phone calls please. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews.