Program Leader - Out of School Care

Program Leader

What's in it for you?
Wage: $18.94 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, hours between 7am - 5:30pm. Split Shifts during school year. Full-Time and Part-Time available.
Locations: Nanaimo
Benefits: Available to Full-time roles after probationary period. Benefits include dental care, extended health care, vision care, Group RRSP contributions, Up to 50% reduction on childcare feed
Opportunities: Education assistance to advance within our organization, paid training and development opportunities

Job Duties:

• Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of a program schedule that includes age-appropriate activities for program participants that include all elements of BGCCVI Core Programming standards. 
• Ensure children are actively supervised at all times. 
• Aware of outstanding issues/needs of program participants and corresponding care plans.  Using a team approach Program leaders will work together to implement identified care plan goals and strategies to ensure consistent practice. When funding is available, a Program leader will be designated as a Supported Child Development (SCD) staff.  They will work closely with other program staff to support the needs of the child and the group.
• All staff will observe and provide feedback to the child's team (Parent/Caregivers, BGCCVI staff, and Child Development Centre) on progress on goals and existing strategies and provide input towards any new areas of focus. 
• Work as a key member of an integrated staff team that consistently strives for inclusion, excellence and effective conflict resolution 
• Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with parents/caregivers and other stakeholders 
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with Club policy and procedures and licensing regulations.  
• Participate in special promotional activities, programs, or events as required by BGCCVI. 
• Ensure the safety of the participants and staff at all times by maintaining the appropriate adult to child ratio, conducting safety drills and establishing proper supervision of children and youth
• Ensure the program standards, guidelines, and policies of the Boys and Girls Club are maintained and Community Care Facility Licensing requirements are met.
• Reports all incidents and injuries via the online incident and injury reporting form.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed 20-hours of course hours and/or training focusing on Child Development, Guidance, Health and Safety or Nutrition, or a Responsible Adult Certificate.
• Post-Secondary training in Child and Youth Care, Recreation or related field or equivalent education and/or experience preferred.
• Class 4 driving license or willingness to obtain preferred.

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