Temporary Full Time Childcare Worker – non daycare (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Childcare Worker assists individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from, or have been referred to, The Salvation Army and/or attend programs.  This position provides support to Parent-Child programs and other programs as provided by Kitchener Community Church and Family Care Centre.

Program Support

• Facilitate the daily operation of Parent-Child programs.
• Support individuals/families accessing Parent-Child programs.
• Assist with the implementation of literacy programs.
• Plan and supervise community-based drop-in programs.
• Plan and implement activities for the Summer Day Camp.
• Set up and cleanup program space.
• Disinfect toys.
• Provide input in the planning of activities.
• Participate in staff, team and planning meetings.
• Create and implement opportunities for intergenerational interactions and programs.
• Survey participant families for program satisfaction and collate responses.
• Research and collate literacy-based activities to be used in programs. Create At-A-Glance literacy-based information sheets for families to take home.
• Ensure all children and adults are treated with dignity and respect and maintain all information in confidence.

Supervision of children

• Provide assistance in the supervision of children up to 12 years of age.
• Greet families as they arrive with their children.
• Monitor and engage with the children in connection with other childcare workers.
• Provide support to the early education of the children.
• Communicate with parents’ successes of the child’s day.
• Communicate with parents any challenges that may have been experienced.
• Supervise children on the bus to and from Adventure Camp.

Reporting

• Create and maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.
• Support external reporting requests as needed.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary full-time position based on 35 hours per week.
• Typical work hours will be 8:30 am – 4 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
• Your supervisor will set the work schedule. Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• The typical working location for this position is in Kitchener Community Church and Family Care Centre which includes indoor and outdoor spaces.  May include a school bus to and from Adventure Camp (Jackson’s Point, Ontario)
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs. and this job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently; working in a standing position for long periods of time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
• This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period.
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
  • holds a valid Social Insurance Number; and,
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• *International students are not eligible participants.  International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.

• Completed Secondary School
• A current valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 – 2 years’ experience working with children.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Comfortable in speaking with parents and caregivers daily.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively, patiently, and effectively.
• Be a Good Listener – Have a desire to create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
• Be Servant-Hearted – Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry)
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.