Transition House Summer Program Assistant
Sunshine Coast Community Services
- Sechelt, BC
- $19.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Supports the implementation of a children's summer program at Thyme Second Stage for up to 12 children, 1 to 16 years old
- Welcomes and orients children to the program so they feel safe and at ease by providing opportunities to identify, express and understand their feelings regarding violence and family separation.
- Leads activities with children including arts and crafts, face painting, drama, cooperative games, and sports activities
- Maintains equipment and informs senior staff of need for repairs
- Maintains inside and outside play areas ensuring areas are clean, safe, and organized
- Assists the Children's Support Worker in supervising children and maintaining their safety while on community outings
- Under close supervision, helps children resolve conflicts peacefully and addresses challenging behaviours appropriately with children
- Prepares snacks for children
- Reinforces the Children's Drop-In program guidelines with children including informing senior staff of any areas of concern with children and/or mothers
- Ensures effective service delivery consistent with agency mandate, policy, meeting all legal, contractual, financial and other compliance requirements
- Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization
- Attends weekly team meetings to enhance service delivery
- Supports the mission, vision and values of SCCSS
- Between the ages of 15 to 30 years
- Grade 12 education is a
- Indigenous heritage, and fluency in French are assets.
- Additional education or training re: Early Childhood Education, special needs, child and youth care, children's exposure to abuse or related training an asset.
- Respect for diversity (including race, culture, class, gender, etc)
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and vehicle not a requirement, but an asset.
- Current Children's First Aid Certificate an asset. May be required training upon employment for a successful candidate without certification
- Successful results of a criminal record check.