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Position: Recreation & Wellness Worker (2 positions) Term: Permanent Full-TimeDivision: Community and Social Services/Community Centre Salary: Competitive salary rangeHours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends based on programming Posting Date: August 7, 2024 Closing Date: August 20, 2024 at 4:30p.m. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation & Wellness Worker is responsible for supervising, leading, and implementing programs and events for children and youth ages 0 to 17.Duties include communicating with program participants to identify needs and interests, implementing behavioural management strategies, and encouraging participation in all program activities. This position will ensure programming and events support social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development while following relevant policies and procedures.This position is responsible for the safety, security, and wellbeing of program participants.
QUALIFICATIONS:Post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Work, or related field of study.Minimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.Experience monitoring and reviewing program budgets, an asset.Workshop and/or facilitation experience, experience working with children and youth in leadership capacity, community development experience, an asset.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.Resume. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector CPIC/VSC (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.). Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected]. 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 [email protected].