Ymca of Niagara - St. Catharines, Canada - YMCA of Niagara

YMCA of Niagara

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St. Catharines, Canada

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Description

Company Name:
YMCA of Niagara

Position Title:
Program Support Educators

Location:
St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Job Type:
Contract : Part Time

Start Date:
Immediately

Hours/Week:
hours per week

Shift Work:
Yes

Applications Open:
November 21, 2023

Applications Closed:
December 15, 2023

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs/ behavioural challenges.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Values driven individuals who make excellent role models for children and youth.
Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility.
Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC VSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.
The ability to participate in physical activity.
Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training is an asset.

COMPETENCIES

Child and Youth Focused
Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.
Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understand of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.
Concern for Health and Safety
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
Creativity and Innovation
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results.
Team Work
Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness
Job Description
Program Support Educators
Location YMCA Child Care Centres
Niagara Region
Pay $ $23.03 per hour
YMCA Membership
Employment Type Part time hours per week

- (Regionally funded contract position)

Placement Date Immediately
Why Work for the YMCA?
As a charitable organization, the YMCA of Niagara aspires to be a great workplace, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through growth opportunities and great benefits, and the knowledge that their daytoday actions have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Niagara.
NATURE & SCOPE
Program Support Educators

work in YMCA-licensed childcare centres, with school-age children before and after school who may have special needs, physical or behavioral challenges, or medical considerations. Program Support Educators will provide the necessary support to children helping them to be successfully integrated into the YMCA childcare program. The Program Support Educator supports early child Educators by assisting in small group activities and following individual personal profile plans to facilitate the successful inclusion of children and encourage independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure YMCA Childcare is an inclusive childcare experience and implement strategies to achieve this goal.
Plan and deliver programs for YMCA Childcare participants following YMCA objectives.
Support Children with behavioural, physical, or developmental challenges.
Assist with program implementation and adaptation of activities to meet the needs of all of children.
Make quick decisions to ensure maximum participant integration and safety.
Understand and commit to confidentiality.
Greet parents/guardians each morning when they drop off children and in the evening at pick up.
Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team by remaining flexible (willing to learn new skills, adapt approaches).
Responsible for the safety and security of staff and children.
Respond to first aid and emergency situations as required, always check for potential health and safety hazards when on duty, and

complete incident reports when necessary.- Embrace diversity and inclusion of all individuals.