SOCIAL WORKER
SPECIALIZING IN WOMAN ABUSE
(Contract)
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As Jewish Family & Child is a multi-service agency that offers a variety of programs that address the many needs of our community, we are seeking a Social Worker specializing in Woman Abuse to join our team.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
? Conduct assessments including woman?s strengths, needs and risk factors to determine suitability for woman abuse services and produce recommendations with respect to what other services may be necessary
? Facilitate case management coordination which includes the provision of information, advocacy and referral to both agency and outside resources; including shelter and legal matters
? Provide crisis response and safety planning
? Provide individual counselling and group counselling to survivors of intimate partner abuse
? May provide support and coordination to the ASTEH shelter
? Will also provide support and services to other agency programs as required
? Ensure accurate and timely data collection for internal and external record keeping
? May be involved in program development and community liaison activities
? Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
? Other duties as required
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Qualifications:
? BSW or MSW
? Minimum 3 years clinical experience
? Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
? Knowledge and exposure in CBT and group psychotherapy considered an asset
? Valid Ontario Driver?s License
? Knowledge of community needs and resources
? Good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness are required
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to resumes@jfandcs.com
Please reference, Social Worker ? Woman Abuse, in the subject line.
Jewish Family & Child is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
We thank all applicants for their application and interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
No agencies please.
To learn more about Jewish Family & Child, please visit: www.jfandcs.com
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HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER
(Contract ? 3.5 days)
As Jewish Family & Child is a multi-service agency that offers a variety of programs that address the many needs of our community, we are seeking a Hospice Social Worker to join our team.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
? Provision of assessment, effective counselling support, advocacy and/or direct services to Hospice clients and their families
? Extensive use of crisis intervention, as well as significant use of individual and family counselling
? Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration with partners in the Hospice program
? Participates on Hospice Team Community Rounds
? Advocacy with community agencies such as Circle of Care to ensure necessary provision of services
? Provides concrete linkages to community healthcare resources
? Participates and monitors the evaluation of the program, submitting reports and working with the Committee of the Hospice Program
? Knowledge of and commitment to social work ethics, philosophy, principles and methods
? Will also provide support and services to other agency programs as required
? Ensure accurate and timely data collection for internal and external record keeping
? May be involved in program development and community liaison activities
? Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
? Other duties as required
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Qualifications:
? BSW or MSW
? Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
? Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
? Valid Ontario Driver?s License
? Knowledge of community needs and resources
? Good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness are required
? Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
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If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to resumes@jfandcs.com
Please reference, Hospice Social Worker, in the subject line.
Applications should be submitted to Human Resources no later than Friday January 25, 2013.
Jewish Family & Child is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
We thank all applicants for their application and interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
No agencies please.
To learn more about Jewish Family & Child, please visit: www.jfandcs.com
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CMHA, York Region Branch
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Posting Date: January 17, 2013
Closing Date: January 31, 2013
Mental Health Worker (One Year Contract)
Recovery Program
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Competition # 201301
Our Mission: To be a Recognized Leader in Promoting and Supporting Mental Health in Our Community
Our Values:
We Believe in: Equity of Access; Prevention, Early Identification and Intervention; Community Awareness through Information and Knowledge; Collaboration, Service Integration and Strategic Partnerships; Respecting Diversity; Empowerment and Inclusion; Excellence and Innovation.
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Hours of work: 35 hours per week, some evening and/or weekend hours may be required
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Location: York Region
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Job Profile:
The Mental Health Worker facilitates and supports recovery for adults facing mental health challenges through empowerment and respect by providing a range of social, educational, and recreational services. Working collaboratively with members, other service providers, and the Recovery Team, the Mental Health Worker assesses plans, develops, coordinates, and provides rehabilitation and support.
Using a recovery-based approach, the Mental Health Worker assists members to develop and use interpersonal, social, and leadership skills that will optimize their strengths and improve their quality of life, and mental and physical health and well being. The Mental Health Worker collaborates with a range of formal and informal services, refers members to external resources, and may also participate in case conferences and systemic initiatives to improve availability, accessibility, and equity of resources.
From time to time, the Mental Health Worker may be required to handle conflicts in the Program, and intervene in crisis situations.
In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
This position reports to and is supervised by the Program Manager.
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Requirements:
? Degree or diploma in health or social services
? Degree plus four (4) years experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness
? Diploma plus six (6) years or more experience in a community-based organization, working with adults with serious mental illness
? Current registration with the OCSWSSW or a regulatory body under the Regulated Health Professions Act
? Education and experience related to supportive counseling, community development, crisis prevention, advocacy, multicultural issues and consumer empowerment is preferred
? Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty, unemployment, stigma and the isolation felt by individuals with serious mental illness and their families
? Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, and the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements
? Knowledge of PSR and Recovery as guiding principles
? Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment oriented philosophies and practices in work with consumers
? A second language reflecting the local community is an asset
? A valid Canadian driver?s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third party liability insurance and proof that insurance covers use of personal vehicle to transport clients
? A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
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Working Conditions:
Office work, community settings and travel with clients
Disclaimer
In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here.
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Application Procedures
Submit cover letter and resume, outlining how your experience matches our requirements, to the Human Resources Department by January 31, 2013 quoting Competition # 201301
Online: www.cmha-yr.on.ca, complete application form under CAREERS section
Email: careers@cmha-yr.on.ca
Mail: CMHA York Region
1091 Gorham Street, Unit 300
Newmarket ON L3Y 8X7
Fax: (905) 853-1051
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CMHA, York Region Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We encourage consumers, women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply.
To request this posting in an alternate format or to request accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at careers@cmha-yr.on.ca. 905 853 8477, ext 2203 or by email to
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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Hospice Palliative Care Home Visiting & Bereavement Support Volunteers
Training begins February 2013
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Caring, compassionate and reliable volunteers are needed to provide non-medical care to people facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement.
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You can volunteer as:
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- A hospice palliative care home visiting volunteer* providing emotional, social, spiritual and practical (non-medical) support for people living with a life-threatening illness, their caregivers and families.
- A bereavement peer facilitator** providing one to one support and/or co-facilitating mutual support bereavement groups for people grieving the loss of someone significant to them.
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We know that with the right support, services and information, caring for someone at the end of life can be manageable and meaningful for all involved. We also believe that it is possible to learn to live with grief ? a natural response to loss ? if given safe and supportive opportunities to explore that grief in ways that make sense to you.
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Contact Betty Ann Rutledge at 416-642-9445 ext. 4418 or brutledge@schcontario.ca to fill out a volunteer profile form and arrange a screening interview. Police and personal reference checks will be conducted as part of the screening process.
For what is needed at the end of life is not so much to add days to life, but to add life to the remaining days. ~Author unknown
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Volunteers in Hospice are:
- interested in giving their time, energy, wisdom and skills to provide person/family-centred care collaboratively as part of a team, to individuals and families facing life-threatening illness, death and bereavement
- caring and compassionate, with excellent communication and listening skills
- reliable, honest, flexible and open
- aware that their role is not to ?fix?, give advice or solve problems
- willing to learn and grow personally and professionally
- comfortable with openly talking about death, dying and bereavement
- able to be present with people experiencing a range of emotions
- aware of their own judgments and have a capacity to suspend them
- committed to principles and practices that are inclusive, respectful and celebrate diversity
- dedicated to their own self-care and well being
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*Examples of a palliative home visiting volunteer role include:
- Companionship and active listening
- Caregiver respite
- Reading out loud, playing board games, doing arts and crafts
- Playing and/or listening to music
- Watching movies and television
- Assisting with writing, scrapbooking, story-telling and other legacy work
- Running errands or accompanying someone to the store, an appointment, religious/faith services
- Outings (i.e. going for coffee, to the park, the mall, a community centre)
- Practical tasks related to mobility (getting in and out of bed or around the home)
- Light meal preparation
- Providing a variety of non-medical comfort measures, basic personal care and mouth care
- Providing complementary therapies such as Reiki and Therapeutic Touch
- Supporting other self-care routines such as meditation and relaxation
- Staying connected with regular phone calls
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** Peer Support Facilitators:
- Are people who have shared a similar loss (of a child, parent, sibling, spouse/partner, chosen family member or other significant person), have received the support they need and are now ?far enough along? in their grief journey to be able to provide support to others who are newly bereaved.
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What you give:
A minimum one year commitment, volunteering an average of 4 hours per week.
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What you get:
- Participation in 40+ hours of professional training (begins February 21/13)
- Certificate of completion
- Ongoing support and education
- Appreciation and recognition as a volunteer with SCHC
- A deeply rewarding volunteer experience
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?When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief or bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.?? -Henri Nouwen from ?Out of Solitude?
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Food Services Worker
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Food Services Worker
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The Learning Enrichment Foundation(LEF) has been serving the former city of York in northwest Toronto for more than 30 years. Since 1978, we have developed from a youth theatre project into one of the leading community economic development organizations in Toronto, with 300 employees serving more than 10,000 people every year.
We pride ourselves in our range of programming, driven by the needs of our community. We offer employment services, skills training, language training, childcare services and supports for children and families, newcomer services, youth programs and community enterprises programs.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the chef, he/she will assist in a variety of tasks related to receiving, storing, preparing, cooking and serving of food including the general housekeeping of the food service areas and equipment.
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Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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1) Assist in housekeeping duties such as, but not restricted to:
-??????? Washing and disinfecting pots, pans, tables, and various containers and other utensils.
-??????? Cleaning of floors, shelving, walls and doors.
-??????? Disposing of waste to appropriate bins (recycle bins, compost, etc.)
-??????? Assist in loading/unloading and storing of supplies to and from designated areas.
-??????? Assist in loading/unloading and delivering of food to child care centres.
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2) Will maintain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times including personal grooming and dress code. Refrain from the use of strong or excessive usage of perfumes and deodorants. Jewelry that will be a safety hazard during work should not be worn.
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3) Ensure that food service health, safety and sanitation procedures are strictly adhered to at all times including the wearing of safety boots and hairnets.
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4) Will participate in promoting the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement.
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5) Will participate in health and safety education and training.
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6) Will work in compliance with all LEF health and safety policies and procedures.
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7) Abide by and follow all other directives, policies and changes implemented by the food service manager/chef and The Learning Enrichment Foundation.
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8) Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements and Qualifications
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- Possess a keen interest in food and cooking
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- Have a strong habit of good hygiene and cleanliness
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- Have a positive attitude and be eager to work and learn
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Supervisor: Manager of Food Services
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Employment terms are 37.5 hrs/ week for 23 weeks.
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THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE LEF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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This 23-week program combines a work experience internship, employability workshops, and one-on-one employment coaching.
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Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
- 15 to 30 years of age.
- Out of School and out of work.
- Legally entitled to work in Ontario.
- Experiencing barriers to employment.
- Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits.
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Posting Date:?????? Wednesday January 16, 2013
Closing Date:?????????? Friday January 25, 2013
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To apply, please email your resume with a cover letter to internship@lefca.org
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We are an equal opportunity employer.? We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.? No telephone calls please.
Counsellor, YCAPP
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Operation Springboard?s mandate is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard?s program areas include community justice, employment and developmental disability services.
Department:?????????Community Justice and Diversion Program
Location:????????????? YCAPP-2201 Finch
Status:????????????????? Part-time Permanent????????
Available:?????????????February 1, 2012
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Hours/Shifts:?????? ?20 hours per week ? Monday 9 am to 3pm; Tuesday & Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Days may vary depending on operational requirements.
Some evening hours may be required for community meetings.
Position Summary:
Funded by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services, Youth Court Counsellors work with duty and defense counsel to develop community-based program and action plans sensitive to the principles of the YCJA and that will increase opportunities for diversion and pre-trial releases for young persons in the youth criminal justice system.
The successful applicant may be required to work without dedicated office space, with limited privacy as well as provide coverage at sites in Toronto and possibly Newmarket.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Counselling/Case Management ? Assess clients? needs, risk, and program participation.? Develop effective client specific plans and court reports. Monitor youth and progress of their client specific plans where applicable.
- Community Liaison/Outreach ? Networking, advocating, and educating community partners and service providers in order to identify suitable community services and resources that are accessible and responsive to client needs.
- Community Development ? Assist in building supportive relationships with Officers of the Court, community resources, public officials, partnership agencies, and members of the public on program objectives.
- Administrative ? Prepare progress, court and statistical reports as required
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Required Qualifications:
- Post Secondary diploma/degree in the social services field plus
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience or equivalent in: developing effective client specific plans and court reports, counselling, case management, risk assessment, community outreach and community development, working cooperatively with community service providers in the provision of service to young persons involved in the youth criminal justice system
- Working knowledge and good understanding of the criminal justice system and social service agencies and the principles of risk, need, and intervention for at-risk/high risk youth.
- Assessment skills required for both the delivery of service to young persons and daily operational/programming issues, including determination of client suitability and risk.
- Excellent counselling, program planning, communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing, problem-solving, decision-making, and administrative skills.
Demonstrated use of core competencies in:
- Information Gathering ? investigate personally and then probe deeply,? asking a series of ever more pointed questions to get to the root of a situation or problem or to uncover a potential but hidden opportunity.
- Attention to Quality ? pay attention to their quality of work on which they depend on and plan activities carefully and notice gaps and correct them without having to be told.
- Holding People Accountable ? stop people from heading off in the wrong direction. Sometimes involves a direct ?No? and other times it involves arranging situations to limit other options.
- Interpersonal Sensitivity ? notice others? poorly expressed thoughts, concerns or feelings, and probe beneath the surface, inviting further conversations, seeking out facts, reiterating what they have heard and waiting to draw conclusions until they are sure the understand.
- Organizational Alignment ???take action to support the organization?s mission and goals, not just its image; make choices and set personal priorities in order to meet organizational needs; and do not waste time complaining but cooperate quickly to achieve new or changed priorities.
- Service Delivery Judgment ? understand the program processes; thinks through when to make process changes and come up with ideas that improve service delivery.
- Group Leadership ? organize resources to keep work flowing; keep people informed; and use authority to promote fairness and effectiveness.
- Partnership Orientation ? respect the needs of others and ability to resolve conflicts.
- Results Orientation ? seek excellence and improvements to overall organizational performance.
- Change Influencer ? use various communication styles to get a message across and meet outlined objectives.
- Flexibility ? explore various options around problem solving and managing difficult situations.
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Posting Date: January 17 to 29, 2013
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To Apply:
To be considered for employment at Operation Springboard, applicants must be willing to undergo a police information check and provide both references and documentation of their credentials. Please send your resume and cover letter by the deadline to:
Human Resources Department, Operation Springboard
Fax:? (416) 977-2840 or Email:? careers@operationspringboard.on.ca.
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Deadline for internal applicants: January 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Resumes received after this deadline will not be considered. Please provide a Resume with a signed Application for Internal Transfer form if you have been in your current position for less than 6 months.
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Deadline for external applicants: January 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Resumes received after this deadline may not be considered.
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Job Information
Kids Help Phone
Job Categories Counselor: Individual
Position Type Part Time
Job Region ON ? Metro Toronto Area
Location(s) 439 University Ave, Toronto
Career Level Experienced (Non-manager)
Salary Range -
Hourly Salary
Ad Online Since 1/16/2013
Application Deadline 1/28/2013
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Counsellors-Full, part-time and relief
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Counsellors- Various Shifts Full time, Part time and Relief
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THE ORGANIZATION
Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for our expertise in providing vital, innovative counselling services to children and youth. Since 1989 we have offered children, teens and young adults in Canada a critical lifeline of hope and support, through our free, anonymous and confidential service. Our professional counselors support the mental health and well-being of young people ages five to 20, in urban, rural, and remote communities, by providing one-on-one counseling, information and resources online and by phone. Our internationally recognized, award-winning websites are considered a model of child-focused interactive design, and offer online counseling forums and engaging, therapeutic games, tools and information to encourage resilience and self-care. A community-based national charity, Kids Help Phone receives no core government funding and relies on community and corporate support to keep our essential service available. We?re there for the 6.5 million young people in Canada, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year, in English and in French.
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THE OPPORTUNITIES
- 1.??? Unilingual overnight, 9:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
?Rotation 1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
?Rotation 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 2.??? Part-time: Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., maternity leave until January 2014
- 3.??? Part-time: Friday, 11:45 p.m.to 7:45 a.m.
- 4.??? Part-time: Saturday, 11:45 p.m. to 7:45 a.m.
- 5.??? Bilingual part-time: Saturday:? 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rotation 2
- 6.??? Relief : 8 positions, various hours as required
Note: candidates must be available for shifts as posted in Toronto Counselling Centre
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Our counsellors provide high quality professional telephone, web and chat-line counselling, education /referral to children and youth contacting Kids Help within a context of protection and empowerment of children and families to support the care of children and adolescents. The successful incumbent will provide assessment, counselling and support to children and youth in crisis and where appropriate provide referral to local community services to ensure effective professional response to the specific crisis. This includes assisting children and youth in distress and/or requesting supportive and educational services using methods and interventions defined within the context of professional social work practice while incorporating additional skills generally gained through exposure to other ?helping professional practices and methods?, and completing required documentation to support direct service for? telephone,? Web, or? chat-line? interventions. Our Counsellors also attend and participate in case conferences, case supervision and debriefing.
Our counsellors also:
- Participate and attend in-service training, clinical consultations, monthly staff meetings and other professional development activities
- Maintain a sound knowledge of various national and provincial laws affecting the lives of children and young people at risk to provide sound decision making support regarding appropriate and relevant referral to community authorities
- Share areas of expertise and participate in developing resources for the department
- Follow professional problem solving models
- Actively participate in the process of individual clinical supervision and coaching
- Facilitate the growth and understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle in which each child or youth is equipped with various tools and skills required to respond to the day-to-day demands of living in a dynamic family group, within a community and within a larger society
- Represent the Kids Help Phone counselling service in a variety of venues, e.g. to volunteers, donors, educational settings, the media, as requested
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CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
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- Degree or diploma in applied social service
- Fluency in French
- Minimum three years of relevant? experience in a social service sector
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain trusting relationships with kids from 5-20 years of age
- The ability to engage clients in non-judgemental problem solving
- The ability to analyze situations, make appropriate decisions concerning clients? needs and provide appropriate therapeutic service
- Excellent written? communication skills and the ability to use computer applications including posting and on-line chat software
- Experience within a national non-profit environment and in collaborating across regional contexts within a multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience in telephone counselling and crisis intervention
- Knowledge of laws and services directly impacting the lives of children and youth in Canada
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are inspired by our cause and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of 6.5 million young people throughout Canada who have access to our professional service, please forward your resume with a cover letter in one document to careers@kidshelpphone.ca by Monday, January 28, 2013 quoting the specific vacancy number in the subject line.
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Good Food Market Animator
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Good Food Market Animator
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The Learning Enrichment Foundation(LEF) has been serving the former city of York in northwest Toronto for more than 30 years. Since 1978, we have developed from a youth theatre project into one of the leading community economic development organizations in Toronto, with 300 employees serving more than 10,000 people every year.
We pride ourselves in our range of programming, driven by the needs of our community. We offer employment services, skills training, language training, childcare services and supports for children and families, newcomer services, youth programs and community enterprises programs.
Job Description
This person will work closely with our Market Coordinator and Food Advocate to support the success of LEF?s weekly Good Food Market. This role will also involve working on issues related to food security that are prevalent in our community.
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The Market/Food Animator position will include the following tasks:
Work with volunteers and staff to support our weekly food market, including set-up, teardown and selling of produce.
- Customer service at the market.
- Liaison and outreach with vendors that participate in the market.
- Help with weekly ordering for the market.
- Complete weekly tracking forms.
- Build a volunteer outreach, engagement, and appreciation strategy.
- Support and train new volunteers in market roles.
- Help shape market directions through evaluation of the market, focus groups with market patrons, and observations at each market.
- Support other food initiatives happening at LEF and in the broader community.
- Promote the access and availability of health food options.
- Animate LEF?s Town Square through food-related initiatives.
- Coordinate special market events.
- Consider engagement opportunities and healthy food initiatives for market patrons.
- Help to develop the market as a community outreach and engagement tool.
- Participate in promoting the Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement including participation in health & safety education and training.
- Work in compliance with all LEF health & safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements and Qualifications
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- Knowledge of food security issues and an interest in food and nutrition.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Basic computer skills.
- Team orientated with an ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
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Supervisor: Market Coordinator
Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Employment terms are 37.5 hrs/ week for 23 weeks.
THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE LEF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This 23-week program combines a work experience internship, employability workshops, and one-on-one employment coaching.
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
- 15 to 30 years of age.
- Out of School and out of work.
- Legally entitled to work in Ontario.
- Experiencing barriers to employment.
- Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits.
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Posting Date:?????????? Wednesday January 16, 2013
Closing Date:?????????? Friday January 25, 2013
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To apply, please email your resume with a cover letter to internship@lefca.org
We are an equal opportunity employer.? We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.? No telephone calls please.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
?The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) has been serving the former city of York in northwest Toronto for more than 30 years. Since 1978, we have developed from a youth theatre project into one of the leading community economic development organizations in Toronto, with 300 employees serving more than 10,000 people every year.
We pride ourselves in our range of programming, driven by the needs of our community. We offer employment services, skills training, language training, childcare services and supports for children and families, newcomer services, youth programs and community enterprises programs.
Job Description
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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- Greeting and assisting all walk-in clients and ???? visitors.
- All telephone duties pertaining to the efficient ???? operation of main console and telephone system.
- All duties pertaining to courier service, delivery ???? service, and mail.
- Type reports, correspondence, teaching materials, ???? budgets, evaluations, minutes, etc.
- Keep confidential all personal knowledge about ???? participants/clients, their backgrounds and evaluations, etc.
- Keep appointment schedules.
- Keep records of participants? / clients? ???? placements, etc.
- Participate in promoting the Occupational Health ???? & Safety Policy Statement.
- Participate in health and safety education and ???? training.
- Work in compliance with all LEF health and safety ???? policies and procedures.
- Data entry ? various databases.
- General Office duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements and Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective written communications skills.
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
- Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Team orientated with an ability to work independently.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Good people skills.
- An appreciation for approval process.
- Problem-solving skills.
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Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director
Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Employment terms are 37.5 hrs/ week for 23 weeks.
THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE LEF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This 23-week program combines a work experience internship, employability workshops, and one-on-one employment coaching.
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
- 15 to 30 years of age.
- Out of School and out of work.
- Legally entitled to work in Ontario.
- Experiencing barriers to employment.
- Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits.
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Posting Date:?????????? Wednesday January 16, 2013
Closing Date:?????????? Friday January 25, 2013
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To apply, please email your resume with a cover letter to internship@lefca.org
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We are an equal opportunity employer.? We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.? No telephone calls please.
v Manager, Special Events
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Eva?s Initiatives is an innovative and award-winning organization providing a range of specialized services to homeless and at risk youth. We operate 3 shelter facilities; a training centre, social enterprise, harm reduction and family reconnect services, as well as a National Program. We are currently looking to add to our vibrant and enthusiastic Development team by filling the newly created position of Manager, Special Events.
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly creative individual with the ability to formulate and deliver a successful special events portfolio.? Reporting to the Director of Development, the successful candidate will have strong networking and presentation skills.? This full-time position is responsible for planning, enhancing and executing two annual signature events, inspiring volunteer committees and managing event volunteers. In addition, the incumbent will be primary liaison for all third-party events.
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Event planning and management to meet revenue targets, including financial administration
- Attract, motivate, train and work collaboratively with event volunteers/committees
- Create/present event sponsorship proposals; provide stewardship and final reports
- Secure and track sponsorships, in-kind donations, and auction items
- Manage ticket sales, event correspondence, all promotional materials
- Provide all on-site logistics and management
- Coach third-party events; assist with promotion; day-of volunteers; cheque presentations
- Provide mentoring, coaching, strategic communication, and feedback to volunteer team
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Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors? degree in marketing/related field with 5 years? experience designing and executing successful events, or equivalent education/experience, ideally in a community-based charity
- Demonstrated ability to lead by influence; exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills;
- Proven sponsorship solicitation skills; marketing and event delivery standards and logistics;
- Superior client-service approach with outstanding leadership and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to develop events concepts and integrate strategies into operational plans;
- Complex problem-solver; ability to adapt event plans to include community stakeholder needs;
- Professional presentation skills; track record of developing/increasing corporate engagement;
- Experience managing vendors, consultants, agencies, writers, and other suppliers;
- Strong organization/time management skills; ability prioritize and manage multiple projects;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; event management software (preferably Artez)
- CFRE designation or working toward it would be an asset
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Skills & Abilities
- Organized, dependable, creative visionary with resilient energy and superior fundraising ethics
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; respected team builder; strong networking and customer service
- Ability to discern priorities; create/manage critical paths; performs positively under pressure
- Excellent communicator, presenter, and writer with superb accuracy and attention to detail
- Fundamental accounting skills; standard knowledge of CRA receipting rules
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player, managing and motivating volunteers
- Valid driver?s license and use of a vehicle required
If you are a committed and dynamic individual, dedicated to excelling in a challenging environment, please apply in writing by 5.00 pm, February 1, 2013 to:
Linda Clemow, CFRE
Director of Development
Eva?s Initiatives for Homeless Youth
370-215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
E-mail: beth@evas.ca
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Please, no phone calls.? Eva?s Initiatives would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment with Eva?s Initiatives is conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of a Criminal Background Check that includes Vulnerable Sector Screening and the employee?s provision of a physician?s certificate confirming that the employee has been vaccinated for Hepatitis B, is free of tuberculosis, and is able to perform the duties of the position.
In keeping with our ongoing efforts to represent the diversity of our community, we strongly encourage people from diverse groups to apply.
Early Childhood Educator
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| St. George Mini School is a Christian Child Care Centre, who is looking for an experienced, passionate, creative, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) to work with a diverse team of early learning and care providers, who are passionate about working with children and families and willing to take initiative and work within a team dynamics within our new child care centre. Responsibilities 1. Planning, implementing and evaluating age appropriate programs to enhance the children?s development in the different areas within the team. 2. Promoting and enhancing creativity within all areas of programming ? creative, sensory, dramatic play, cognitive, music, science, fine/gross motor skills. 3. Implementing of observations and assessments of children?s development within their written reports. 4. Ensuring the safety and well being of the children within the centre. 5. Excellent working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in our centre. 6. Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills and verbal/written communication skills to ensure positive communication with parents, co-workers and community members. 7. Effective problem solving strategies with conflict and resolution styles while providing supervision and guidance to the children. 8. Experience in working with children with special needs. 9. Assist with organizing and maintaining children?s files. 10. Provide ongoing support to families, children, co workers and community. Qualifications 1. Member of the College of Early Childhood Educator in good standing. 2. Working knowledge of Day Nurseries Act , Metro Operating Criteria and ELECT Document. 3. Excellent knowledge of child development. 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Strong organizational skills, self control, tact and sound judgment. 6. Current First Aid and CPR training. 7. Valid Criminal Record Check ? Vulnerable Sector. 8. Updated immunization report. ? ?Please send your resume and cover letter to?susan@stgeorgeminischool.ca . Only e-mailed applications will be accepted. No telephone enquiries, please. Please also note that while we appreciate your interest in the role, only applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be contacted |
Health and Fitness Programs Supervisor, Group Fitness
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Health and Fitness Programs Supervisor, Group Fitness
(Regular Full Time)
Grade: 11?
Effective: February 4, 2013
Reports To: Health and Fitness Programs Senior Director
Location: West End YMCA, Toronto
About the YMCA of Greater Toronto:?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a dynamic charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our 2010-2020 strategic plan Strong Start Great Future calls upon our Association to invest in young people across their life stages to deliver on our vision of ensuring our communities will be home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults. This community health strategy includes a significant role for adults and older adults.
Established in 1853, The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity connecting with more than 485,000 people at 400 locations. Serving the population of the GTA, Durham, Peel, York, Halton Regions and Dufferin County, the YMCA works to build strong kids, families and communities. Mirroring the region?s diversity, the YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of the community, including employment and essential skills, education, newcomer programs, youth outreach and intervention, fitness, sports and aquatics, international programs, child care and camps.
At the YMCA we believe every child has the right to go to camp. Every child has the right to learn to swim, play basketball, or try karate. Every teen and young adult has the right to graduate high school and learn the skills to get a job. Through the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, donors help ensure no child is left out and every family who needs financial assistance has access to YMCA facilities and programs. We believe that by providing our children with a strong start, they will have a great future. And, ultimately, strong, healthy children mean strong, healthy communities in the GTA for the years to come.?
Nature & Scope:
The West End YMCA provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation, and community programs to more than 10,800 members, including children, youth and adults, who represent the diversity of Toronto and its communities.
Reporting to the Health and Fitness Programs Senior Director the Health and Fitness Programs Supervisor (Group Fitness) provides direct leadership to execute all group fitness activities in the facility including group fitness programs and volunteer development in group fitness.? The Supervisor provides a superior experience to our members in General Membership areas. Implementing our Member Insight Strategy and using our Membership Involvement Model, identifies initiatives to increase Membership on Roll, Retention, Satisfaction, and Philanthropic contributions in our Group Fitness Programs.? The Supervisor must ensure that all members of this team are proactive in their ability to stay abreast of leading trends in health, fitness and demonstrate exceptional relationship building skills. The recruitment, development, certification, retention and deployment of a team of volunteers to work in this area is also a major focus of this department. As well as increased class offerings.
Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates programs within the Association?s Membership Services Plan, which will attract and retain the diverse membership of the centre.
Provides direct program leadership to a variety of group program areas including group fitness classes and small group training including TRX, Aqua-Fit and Recreational Sports for the equivalent of 60-70% of scheduled shifts.
Provides direct leadership as a YMCA Trainer in Fitness in delivering the YMCA Fitness Leader Certification and works towards the YMCA Training Educator Level.
Assists Health and Fitness Programs Senior Director with recruiting, supervising and developing effective staff and volunteer teams within the department. Maintains records for volunteers using Raiser?s Edge.
Assists Health and Fitness Programs Senior Director in development and management of all performance indicators and standards including those related to group fitness, retention and YMCA Priority Sam standards.
Provides leadership and support as a member of the Centre?s senior staff team. Acts as an effective Service Leader.
Participates in task groups, special assignments and opportunities that further the Association mission, vision and strategic initiatives including the Core Service Functional Group.
Models appropriate behaviours to staff in line with our Mission, Vision and Values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff and members. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and belief upon staff, volunteers and members.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Recreation Leadership, Kinesiology, Physical Education or related field preferred.
- YMCA certification in Group Fitness an asset
- Proficiency in Aquatic Fitness, Adult Programs, and Choreography/Dance Based and Fusion classes an asset
- YMCA Trainer certification an asset
- Significant experience teaching variety of group fitness classes, including CycleFit, Muscle Works, Boxfit and Low/High Impact
- Previous experience in development and implementation of new programs an asset
- Current First Aid and CPR certification; AED training/certification an asset
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills developed through progressively responsible experience in a supervisory role in group fitness programs; ability to encourage, motivate staff and volunteers, acknowledge and appreciate contributions.
- Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work, including days, mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to speak multiple languages an asset
- Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- The position requires the following Association and Leadership Competencies: Advanced competence in: effective interpersonal communication; ethics & self management; being member focused; relationship building & partnering; being results focused; teamwork & collaboration; valuing diversity & social inclusion; people management; planning & initiative; Fundamental competence in: association management & stewardship; building community relationships and resources; cross functional integration; leadership; strategic orientation & change management
?Please send r?sum? and cover letter
quoting job posting #813 by Friday, January 25, 2013 to:
?Eike Dreyer
Health and Fitness Programs Senior Director
West End YMCA
931 College Street
Toronto, ON M6H 1A1
Email: Eike.Dreyer@ymcagta.org
Fax: 416-536-3938?
All applicants please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police records check.
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Youth Program Coordinator
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Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club are seeking a dynamic individual to join our outstanding team to develop, support, and direct our youth programs.
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Major Responsibilities:
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- Ensures the development, promotion, and implementation of youth programs including afterschool, march break and holiday camps, and special events based on the High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
- Evaluates youth programs based on Quest II standards
- Ensures the safety and security of Club members during programs
- Consults and works with community residents, groups, and other service providers including agencies, schools, and Toronto Community Housing staff
- Supervises, directs, supports, and assists in the evaluation of all youth program staff and volunteers ( part-time, volunteer, practicum students, relief staff) in the performance of their duties
- Knowledge of project budget for the youth programs in the Jane and Finch community
- Maintains all program registration, attendance and statistical information as required
- Provides leadership and support, and participates in all of the Club?s functions, training events, special events and fund raising activities
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Qualifications:
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- Experience over 5 years coordinating severally youth programs at multi-sites
- Experience developing, supervising, and evaluating programs for youth, preferably within a non-profit environment
- Post-secondary education in a related field
- Experience with the successful implementation of community outreach strategies
- Over 5 years supervisory/management experience
- Knowledge of the Jane and Finch community is an asset
- Standard first aid and CPR qualifications (acquired before first day of training)
- Strong public relation skills and with the ability to communicate well with community members
- Experience working within culturally-diverse communities and ability to work from an anti-racist/anti-oppression based approach/framework
- Successful grant writing experience
- Reliable transportation is necessary as travel to various locations will consistently be required
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The successful candidates for this position must undergo a Criminal Reference Check.
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Hours of Work: This position requires evening hours
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Please forward resume by, January 25, 2013
Interested applicants should sent email to
Sharron Williams, Community Director
Jane & Finch Boys & Girls Club
Sharron@stalbansclub.ca
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
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Job Title: ????????? Early Learning Worker ? Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
2 ?Positions
Department: ???? EYET?s Early Learning Centers (Various Locations)
Position Type: ? Position 1: Full-time Permanent (35 hours) ? Preschool Room
Position 2: Part-time Permanent (19 hours) ? Preschool Room
(Pls note: This position does not include compensation benefits)
Salary Range: ?? $17.42/hr ? $21.19/hr plus benefits
Hiring Range:????$17.42/hr ? $18.12/hr plus benefits
East York/East Toronto Family Resources Organization (EYET) is a non-profit multi-service agency providing a range of services, resources and supports to individuals, families and the community in key areas: early learning and child care, housing, outreach and community services within a community development and capacity building framework. EYET is committed to accountability, responsiveness, inclusion, innovation and collaboration.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Position summary: EYET is looking for experienced, creative, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) to work with a diverse team of early learning and care providers at EYET?s Early Learning Centre(s), which are school-based licensed childcare centres. The ECE, with direction from the Supervisor of the Early Learning Centre, will provide group care, planning and implementation of the centre?s educational curriculum plans reflecting the centre?s philosophy, within all age groups of the centre; including Before and After Care.
The ECE will implement a complete range of activities that encourage growth and development for toddlers and preschool age groups within a stimulating and safe environment; assist in program and service evaluation; assist in maintaining all licensing requirements; follow required and legislated regulations, policies and protocols; early identification services; assist in developing and sharing resources, collaborating with staff of the Early Learning Centre(s), EYET and partner agencies, volunteers and student placements; support and maintain involvement of parents and families of clients, and work to achieve specified departmental outcomes and deliverables within the context of the EYET Mission, Values and Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide group care and implementation of the centre?s educational program; including Before and After Care program
- Interact and participate in a constructive, collaborative and cooperative manner within the staff team and other partnership teams, including ECEs, OEYC staff and kindergarten teachers;
- Contribute to the on-going operation of the centre; participate actively in regular needs assessments and planning, implementation and evaluation of culturally competent, inclusive and developmentally appropriate programming for children aged 1.5 ? 6 years old, that achieves departmental outcomes and deliverables and adheres to the Day Nurseries Act and City Operating criteria;
- Ensure the child?s environment is healthy and safe; maintain a safe, clean and organized workspace environment and submit incident reports and serious occurrence forms according to agency protocol and legislative/funder requirements;
- Guide children?s behaviour to promote autonomy and positive self-concept; maintain a positive early learning environment that is physically and emotionally safe and respectful for children, parents and co-workers;
- Individualize the curriculum; identify and meet designated needs of all children as an individual and as a group;
- Encourage and support active family involvement; provide relevant information, referrals, facilitation of workshops and development of resources for children/participants and their families/caregivers;
- Gather and maintain accurate, data/enrolment and statistics for ELC as required by the agency and relevant funders;
- Actively participate in team and agency-wide committee meetings, as required;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
