Child & Youth Wellness Worker

  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Required ExperienceMinimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsPost-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Work
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline03/06/2024

Job Description

Child & Youth Wellness Worker (2 positions)

February 22, 2024

WebsiteOneida Nation o

Position: Child & Youth Wellness Worker (2 positions)

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Community Centre

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday,

flexible to work some evenings and weekends based on programming

Posting Date: February 22, 2024 Closing Date: March 6, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor or designate, the Child & Youth Wellness Worker is responsible for supervising, leading, and implementing programs and events, communicating with program participants to identify needs and interests, implementing behavioural management strategies, and encouraging participation in all program activities.

The Child & Youth Worker is responsible for the safety, security, and wellbeing of program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Work, or related field of study.
  2. Minimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.
  3. Experience monitoring and reviewing program budgets.
  4. Workshop and/or facilitation experience, experience working with children and youth in leadership capacity, community development experience, an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

  1. Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined.
  2. Resume

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

  1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within a 6-months timeframe) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at their own expense.
  2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
  • Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
  • A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
  • Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

Child & Youth Wellness Worker (2 positions) – Oneida Nation of the Thames