Job Description
Program Leader
A career at BGC Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) is an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. With a career at BGCCVI, you’ll interact with children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, and build meaningful relationships with the families you work with. From teaching lessons, to creating a safe, nurturing environment, every day brings a new opportunity to help young people reach their potential.
Wage:$18.94 per hour
Hours:Monday - Friday, hours between 7am - 5:30pm. Split Shifts during school year. Part-Time (0-30 hours per week) or Full Time (31-40 hours per week).
Location:Lantzville, BC
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 bedesignatedas a Supported Child Development (SCD) staff.They will work closely with other program staff to support the needs of the child and the group.
- Allstaff willobserveand 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.
- Commute to clubs as necessary to provide extra program supervision and cover sick calls.
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.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Class 4 unrestricted driving license or willingness to obtain preferred.