Lacombe After School Program Child Aid

  • Lacombe
  • Boys E Girls Clubs Of Wolf Creek, Ponoka Youth Centre

Monday-Friday 2:45-5:45

Every other Friday 8:30-5:30

15-20 Hours Per Week

Objective: The employee will work with an individual child who has an identified special need for a one-to-one supervision need.

Primary Programming Responsibilities

  • provide care and supervision at all times for the child.
  • demonstrate a proactive, appropriate and positive approach to behaviour management issues and conflict resolution situations.
  • provide alternative options if the scheduled program activity is not working for the child.
  • create an environment that encourages a quality experience for the child.
  • report all concerns and/or issues regarding clientele to supervisors.
  • be familiar with and operate programs according to the policies and procedures of

the agency.

Primary Administrative Responsibilities

  • provide complete documentation regarding programming and clientele, as required (i.e. incident reports, daily reports, signing children in and out, etc.)

Primary Knowledge and Skills

  • interact and communicate with parents, children, volunteers, fellow staff members and the community, at large, in a positive manner.
  • conduct his/herself in a manner befitting the positive image that the Ponoka Youth Centre endeavours to convey in the community, whether at work or on personal time.
  • be a passionate, hard worker and well-organized professional with the ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently.
  • exert sound judgment and discretion, while preserving confidentiality, as outlined in the agency Oath of Confidentiality.
  • have the ability to work in a team environment as a team player.
  • be detail-oriented.

Qualifications for Position

The applicant shall :

  • be 18 years of age or older unless approved by the Executive Director.
  • have previous experience working with children with special needs or disabilities.
  • successfully complete the agency screening process, including the provision of a Criminal Record Check.
  • possess current first aid certification.

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $18.00-$18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person