Child & Youth Leader (Summer Student)

Employer:

• Wilmot Family Resource Centre

• Type:

• Full-Time

• Term (Duration):

• Contract

• Description:

• Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization serving Wilmot & Wellesley Townships, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow.

• Requirements :

• A diploma or enrolment 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 beyond normative approaches to designing and implementing quality programs for children

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire others

• Able to work and contribute to team health and productivity

• Able to work independently with mínimal supervision

• Access to transportation

• Clean Vulnerable Police Records Check

• Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy is in place for all employees

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: 35 hours per week for 12 weeks. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

• Rate of Pay: $18.00/hr

• Date Posted:

• Thu, Mar 28 2024

• Job Location:

• New Hamburg

• Wage:

• $18.00/hr

• How to Apply:

• Attn: Hiring Committee- Mail: 175 Waterloo St., Unit 1, New Hamburg Job Types : Full-time, Contract- Deadline:

• Fri, Apr 5 2024