Join the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community. WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization.

Subject to status of position, we offer a superb Employee Assistance Program, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment. We believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.

Summer Student role under the Canada Summer Jobs Grant

Position Summary

Chrysalis House (CH) is a 25-bed shelter for abused cis women, trans women, non-binary and gender diverse individuals and their children. Under the supervision of the Team Manager and Family Support Counsellors as a member of the Child & Youth team, the Summer Recreation Worker will develop, coordinate and facilitate the children's recreation program.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating a monthly calendar of onsite and offsite activities
• Supervising the children at CH who attend the Summer Recreation Program
• Maintaining safe and secure environment for children; maintaining cultural diversity and inclusiveness in all programming
• Attending Child and Youth team meetings
• Communicating with clients, team mates and supervisors
• Writing up programming materials and sharing those with clients, team mates and supervisors
• Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings and sharing ideas, participating in discussions related to challenges and issues
• Presenting and facilitating programming either in a group setting or one on one with residents/clients
• Composing emails and other professional correspondence

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Must be between the ages of 15 to 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Training in the field of Child & Youth Work will be considered an asset;
• Experience working with children and youth including those from diverse communities and of diverse abilities;
• Knowledge of violence against women and children who witness abuse issues;
• Child & Youth intervention skills, behaviour management and crisis intervention would be assets;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills;
• Excellent computer and administrative skills;
• Experience with and sensitivity to diverse community groups;
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written; French and/or other languages are an asset;
• Available to work flexible hours.

Salary/Hours of Work

• 35 hours/week - ability to work flexible hours is required
• $17.60/hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

This role is contingent upon funding.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.

**Note:**WOCRC may use AI-enabled tools to support the recruitment process including application tracking and/or resume screening, etc.