Child & Youth Leader (Summer Student)
Job Description
Requirements:
- A diploma or enrollment in a program directly related to this position
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, strong organizational and time management skills
- Is creative, adaptable and can think outside the box
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire others
- Able to work and contribute to team health and productivity
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Access to transportation
- Clean Vulnerable Police Records Check
Responsibilities:
- Assists with planning, implementation, promotion, administration and evaluation of program(s) to meet agency goals
- Ensures programs and services are managed in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures to ensure the safety of participants
- Ensures youth are involved in the program planning process
- Provides opportunities for children and youth to be inspired by positive role modeling
- Encourages partnerships with various groups and agencies, acting as a resource to provide leadership in the youth-centered activities
- Monitors the delivery of programs to ensure program goals of fostering self-esteem, resiliency, empathy and skill development of children and youth are being met
- Assists with coordination of the agency’s organized events including planning, entertainment, promotion, fundraising, media and public relations
- Deals effectively and tactfully with parents and the general public in receiving, directing, and relaying concerns to the appropriate staff
- Other duties as assigned
Pending funding approval:
40 hours per week for 14 weeks. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.
Rate of Pay: $15.00
Apply in confidence with cover letter and resume,
no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 21, 2020 to:
Attn: Hiring Committee
Email: info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca
Mail: 175 Waterloo St., Unit 1, New Hamburg
Fax: 519-662-2158
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
