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This is a part time (with potential for full time) unionized position for 20-30 hours per week, mainly during the day Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work will be required.
- Provide assistance in facilitating ARCA programs and activities
- Ensure that the appropriate preparation has been undertaken for the applicable program including preparing the program location, snack and any required supplies.
- Complete daily inventories for craft and grocery supplies.
-For programming specifically related to children: Plan and prepare classroom setting; oversee safety and educational programs; supervise children; provide a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
- Interact with community members and program participants; maintain open and cooperative communication with members, encouraging their involvement in the programs
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of ECE Level 1 (or equivalent experience) preferred!
The Association is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for pregnant teens
Specific Skills
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Resolve conflict situations
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Women's drop-in centre
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Youth drop-in centre
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Seniors
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups