Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You work with children with attention deficit, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and other learning disabilities in a positive reinforcement and social skills training program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of college diploma or university degree in Recreation, Child Care/Youth Worker, Kinesiology or Physical Education
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with multi-cultural youth aged 12 and up
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
KNOWLEDGE
- Legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
- Client care
- Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures
- City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to relevant standards of practice
- Knowledge of learning disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies, social skill developments and task analysis processes
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of treatment programs
- Well developed communication skills with children and youth
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team player
- Enjoys working with children and youth
- Energetic
- Creative
- Fun
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.
Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You work with children with attention deficit, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and other learning disabilities in a positive reinforcement and social skills training program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of college diploma or university degree in Recreation, Child Care/Youth Worker, Kinesiology or Physical Education
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with multi-cultural youth aged 12 and up
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
KNOWLEDGE
- Legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
- Client care
- Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures
- City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to relevant standards of practice
- Knowledge of learning disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies, social skill developments and task analysis processes
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of treatment programs
- Well developed communication skills with children and youth
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team player
- Enjoys working with children and youth
- Energetic
- Creative
- Fun
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.