Summer Student - Vernon, Canada - Archway Society for Domestic Peace - Formerly known as Vernon Women's Transition House Society
2 weeks ago
Description
_We are leaders in empowering women, children, and families to live with dignity and respect, free from domestic and sexual violence.
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At Archway Society for Domestic Peace we are committed to the development and empowerment of women, children and families in our community.
We are a values-based organization with a shared sense of belonging, working collaboratively to cultivate a safe space that respects and supports the traditions, rights, choices and voices of all staff and clients.
We offer students an opportunity to learn in their field, gain practical hands-on experience and be part of a supportive team environment where we foster respect, trust connection and collaboration.
Come join us Create a better world while doing purposeful work with a team that supports you and allows you to flourish.
Job Summary:
The Child and Youth Activity Worker plans, organizes and implements recreational, social and educational activities and programs for children and their mothers or young women alone.
Qualifications:
Education and Knowledge, Training and Experience
- Must be between years of age (Federal Program Requirement) and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred (Federal Program Requirement).
- Must provide satisfactory criminal records check and driver's abstract.
- Enrolled in, or graduate of, a relate college or university level program (e.g. Human Service Worker, Child and Youth Development, Bachelor of Arts, etc.).
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- High level of commitment to protect confidential information
- High level of computer and phone skills
- Ability to work independently with direction from staff
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children with their mothers in our Residential Programs.
- Develops a daily schedule, including indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and individual/group activities.
- May operate a Society owned motor vehicle to transport children and their mothers to outdoor activity locations.
- Provides verbal and written records on progress, behaviour of children and outstanding issues.
- Attends to the children's physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
- Supervises children. Ensures a healthy and safe environment. Observes and removes potential hazards.
- Maintains an open and positive communication with mothers. Requests input and participation of mothers into development of children's programs. Confers with mothers with regard to unusual or problematic issues.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the organization's clients and staff.
- Attends regular team meetings.
- Provides services to women when no children in the Residential Programs.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Additional Job Information:
- All employees pass criminal records check and sign a confidentiality agreement to the organization.
- This position requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and an appropriately insured vehicle in good running order present at work.
- Applicants are advised that an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) works at our Community Programs building and although she spends most of the time with a Primary Handler, the AFD may also be in common areas and attend agency meetings during regular work hours.
- Membership with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is required
Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks
Pay:
$19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- This is a summer position; have you reviewed the qualifications for this position and do you meet the requirements as laid out by the funders?
Work Location:
In person