Student - Youth Event Leader
Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking a student to work up to 22.5 hours per week as a Youth Event Leader with the TVCC Wellness Project team providing services to youth-aged clients (8-21) with disabilities (i.e., autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, communication disorders and/or developmental disabilities). This fixed term position will begin in September 2025 and end in March 2026. The designated office will be London.
The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Family and Community Services (FACS) and will work collaboratively with the Wellness Project Team to support client engagement in centre and community-based activities. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
We are interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities who have the ability to direct their own accommodation needs within a workplace setting.
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and provision of both virtual and in-person at times appropriate for youth and their families, e.g., after school, evenings, and weekends, etc.
- Facilitate participation of TVCC clients in community activities to build life skills.
- Assist with the development of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g., literature review) and resources for clients and families.
- Adhere to the deliverables, processes, and guidelines of services for clients.
- Work with teams to complete all applicable event planning documents and forms.
- Assist with and provide input for evaluation methods for youth-oriented activities.
- Provide input on and participate in related youth activities (e.g., Services for Youth, Outcome Measures for Youth, Trailblazers Youth Advisory Council).
- Provide perspective to TVCC on youth engagement.
- Complete administrative tasks such as AlayaCare Planning Calendar, year-end event reports or as requested by the FACS manager.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a related University or College program;
- Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience with a disability;
- Experience with group facilitation and event planning;
- Understanding of risk management when working with clients;
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within an integrated team;
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with or without assistive devices or assistive technology, including the ability to communicate effectively in groups and individually;
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
- Creative problem solving skills;
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft 365, as well as familiarity with social networking tools and video conferencing software (e.g., Teams,);
- Ability to travel within London and Southwestern Ontario would be considered an asset.
Salary Range: $17.20 - $18.43
About Thames Valley Children's Centre
TVCC works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves around 11,000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Many of our services are provided in all ten counties in Southwestern Ontario. Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs / disabilities including physical disability, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
Student - Youth Event Leader
Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking a student to work up to 22.5 hours per week as a Youth Event Leader with the TVCC Wellness Project team providing services to youth-aged clients (8-21) with disabilities (i.e., autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, communication disorders and/or developmental disabilities). This fixed term position will begin in September 2025 and end in March 2026. The designated office will be London.
The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Family and Community Services (FACS) and will work collaboratively with the Wellness Project Team to support client engagement in centre and community-based activities. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
We are interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities who have the ability to direct their own accommodation needs within a workplace setting.
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and provision of both virtual and in-person at times appropriate for youth and their families, e.g., after school, evenings, and weekends, etc.
- Facilitate participation of TVCC clients in community activities to build life skills.
- Assist with the development of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g., literature review) and resources for clients and families.
- Adhere to the deliverables, processes, and guidelines of services for clients.
- Work with teams to complete all applicable event planning documents and forms.
- Assist with and provide input for evaluation methods for youth-oriented activities.
- Provide input on and participate in related youth activities (e.g., Services for Youth, Outcome Measures for Youth, Trailblazers Youth Advisory Council).
- Provide perspective to TVCC on youth engagement.
- Complete administrative tasks such as AlayaCare Planning Calendar, year-end event reports or as requested by the FACS manager.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a related University or College program;
- Preference will be given to candidates with lived experience with a disability;
- Experience with group facilitation and event planning;
- Understanding of risk management when working with clients;
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within an integrated team;
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with or without assistive devices or assistive technology, including the ability to communicate effectively in groups and individually;
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
- Creative problem solving skills;
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft 365, as well as familiarity with social networking tools and video conferencing software (e.g., Teams,);
- Ability to travel within London and Southwestern Ontario would be considered an asset.
Salary Range: $17.20 - $18.43
About Thames Valley Children's Centre
TVCC works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves around 11,000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Many of our services are provided in all ten counties in Southwestern Ontario. Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs / disabilities including physical disability, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.