Senior Youth Worker – Arts

Introduction

Applications are invited to apply for a part-time Senior Youth Worker position at the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. The incumbent will work at our Don McGahan location specifically in the Arts program. This position reports to the Clubhouse Manager.

Compensation: $17.50 per hour

Company

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:
Coordination of the Art Now program including facilitation of Arts programs

Assisting in the coordination and preparation of the daily snack program.

Developing, implementing and evaluating the strategic and/or operational plans for assigned site-specific or club-wide social, educational and/or recreational programs and services;

Training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating site volunteers;

Assisting with training/development and coaching of site employees;

Direct leadership in assigned programs;

Provision of mentoring and guidance services to members as required;

Administrative record keeping and reporting for assigned programs and services;

Assisting with promotion of clubhouse programs and services;

Community outreach and communication with parents/guardians, community partners and committees;

Company

Education:
University degree or College diploma in Child &Youth-related studies or related

Standard first aid/CPR C.

Min. 3 years of experience in a child and youth-related field, including direct leadership and program administration.

HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
Experience in the creative arts field- facilitating and organizing Arts programs and guest speakers/workshops

Previous experience coaching and mentoring other staff/ volunteers

Demonstrated ability to liaise with service providers/ program partners

Demonstrated ability to represent their agency at meetings and for public presentations

Demonstrated administrative and report writing skills

Knowledge of current child/youth and diversity issues in Ottawa

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated C&Y mentoring and counseling skills (advanced)

Demonstrated training skills

Ability to work effectively with and develop volunteers

Demonstrated organizational and program planning skills

Knowledge of computers/Internet/database management

General understanding of diversity issues (cultural, socio-economic, etc.)

Demonstrated direct leadership skills (in a program instruction capacity)

Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision

Knowledge and understanding of children’s mental health issues.

Proven ability to engage resistant children in programming activities.

Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve.Multilingualism considered an asset (French, Arabic, Mandarin or Somali)

Experience in running/coordinating arts programs.

Current clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector clearance

Please note: the following are required for this position:
Current Criminal Record Check for employees that are 19 year old and over (vulnerable sector)

All interested candidates are asked to submit their application, in confidence, to the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Human Resource Department.

We encourage all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter, quoting the position title. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.