Transition House Summer Program Assistant

• Supports the implementation of a children's summer program at Thyme Second Stage for up to 12 children, 1 to 16 years old
• Welcomes and orients children to the program so they feel safe and at ease by providing opportunities to identify, express and understand their feelings regarding violence and family separation.
• Leads activities with children including arts and crafts, face painting, drama, cooperative games, and sports activities
• Maintains equipment and informs senior staff of need for repairs
• Maintains inside and outside play areas ensuring areas are clean, safe, and organized
• Assists the Children's Support Worker in supervising children and maintaining their safety while on community outings
• Under close supervision, helps children resolve conflicts peacefully and addresses challenging behaviours appropriately with children
• Prepares snacks for children
• Reinforces the Children's Drop-In program guidelines with children including informing senior staff of any areas of concern with children and/or mothers
• Ensures effective service delivery consistent with agency mandate, policy, meeting all legal, contractual, financial and other compliance requirements
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization
• Attends weekly team meetings to enhance service delivery
• Supports the mission, vision and values of SCCSS

• Between the ages of 15 to 30 years
  
• Grade 12 education is a
• Indigenous heritage, and fluency in French are assets.
• Additional education or training re: Early Childhood Education, special needs, child and youth care, children's exposure to abuse or related training an asset.
• Respect for diversity (including race, culture, class, gender, etc)
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and vehicle not a requirement, but an asset.
• Current Children's First Aid Certificate an asset. May be required training upon employment for a successful candidate without certification
• Successful results of a criminal record check.

This position is made possible by funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, and as a result, must hire within the eligibility criteria set forth by the Grant. For further information please click here.