child and youth worker

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

Swahili.

Work setting:

• Community agency.
• School help service.
• Social service or charity agency.
• Associations and non profit organizations.
• Public school.

Tasks:

• Food preparation.
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips.
• Co-ordinate recreation activities.
• Co-ordinate teaching activities.
• Help children with homework.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Discuss results and students' progress with them, their parents and school officials.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Values and ethics.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Organized.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Wellness program.