Lacombe After School Program Child Aid - Boys & Girls Clubs of Wolf Creek, Ponoka Youth Centre

Description

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:
per week


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person