Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society is looking for a Group Program Worker
Location: Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay: Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Group Facilitation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Working with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
- Social Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Description:
Huron-Perth CAS is committed to staffing a workforce representative of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applicants from African Canadian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter. We are also committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The Society is accepting resumes for a permanent part-time Group Program Worker.
The successful applicant will work 25 hours per week and will be based out of our Stratford office. The incumbent will assume responsibility for facilitating parent education or self-help client groups and may provide outreach programs for children in group settings.
Qualifications:
- Minimum college diploma or an under-graduate degree
- Experience in child development/family dynamics or a combination of education and several years’ experience in the social service field
- An understanding of the principals of adult education and child development
- Ability to engage multi-problem, high conflict families would be an asset
- Good communication and writing skills
- Ability to be a role model for children/families
- Ability to illustrate clinical/group facilitation skills to include the building of relationships with assigned children/families on an individual basis or in a group setting
- Documentation requirements, with timelines, are minimal with this position
Interested candidates please apply.
More Information
- Salary Offer Up to $19.38 per hour
- Posting Date February 17, 2021
