Child & Youth Wellness Worker

Position: Child & Youth Wellness Worker

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Community Centre

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends based on programming

Posting Date: February 22, 2024

Closing Date: March 6, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor or designate, the Child & Youth Wellness Worker is responsible for supervising, leading, and implementing programs and events, communicating with program participants to identify needs and interests, implementing behavioural management strategies, and encouraging participation in all program activities.

The Child & Youth Worker is responsible for the safety, security, and wellbeing of program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Work, or related field of study.

2. Minimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.

3. Experience monitoring and reviewing program budgets.

4. Workshop and/or facilitation experience, experience working with children and youth in leadership capacity, community development experience, an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined;

2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The must submit a recent (completed within a 6-months timeframe) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at their own expense.

2. The must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

We are ONLY accepting electronic copies at this time.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Child & Youth: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-06