Child and Youth Worker

Career Opportunity

Position Title:                Child and Youth Worker

Job Type:                       Permanent ( 10 months/year from September 1 – June 30). 

Option 1:  17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 2- 5:30 or 2:15-5:45 p.m.)

Option 2: 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday,  2:30- 6:00 or 2:45-6:15 p.m.)

Direction:                       Family & Community Services

Location:                        In person at various locations

Reporting to:                  Manager of Children and Youth Services

Compensation:             $25.57 / H plus Full Benefits, HOOPP Pension plan, health, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance, paid vacation plus additional paid time off.

Deadline to apply:         July 10 , 2026, by 5:00am

Could be combined with another position within C&Y services if interested in 35hrs per week

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What You’ll Do

The Child and Youth Worker will coordinate and facilitate community based child and youth programs. The Child and Youth Worker will provide educational services, support and advocacy, and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of age and culturally appropriate programs to help meet the needs of children, youth and their families using a capacity building and health promotion framework.

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What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in child and youth work
  

Your Education Path

• Child and Youth Worker or Early Childhood Education Diploma
  

Required Language

• Fluency in English required.


• Working knowledge of French an asset, Job Option 2


• Must speak French, job Option 1

Specific requirements

• Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations


• Current CPR level C, First Aid and Food Handlers Certification
  

What You Bring to the Table

• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job


• Working knowledge and use of major computer programs


• Strong knowledge of child development and behaviour guidance techniques


• Effective at communicating and problem solving
  

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As our Child and Youth Worker your responsibilities are:

• Direct service with children 6-12 years at an After School Program


• Plans programs that enhance cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development


• Implement, monitor, and evaluate community based programs, providing required stats to Lead Child and Youth Worker and entering groups information into database


• Provide updates and contact with parents when necessary


• Monitor and maintain/purchase adequate supplies and equipment for programming


• Create linkages with available community resources i.e. local schools, recreation centres


• Ensure all program safety measures are being met


• Works closely with and support program staff, volunteers, and student placements
  

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services. 

This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process. 

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.