After School Worker - SWAG

Carlington Community Health Centre•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$22 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Carlington Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization that puts today's most pressing health care challenges at the heart of their service delivery. We turn to the best professionals and employees to help improve the health and well-being of our community. We build trusting relationships with our clients and deliver quality services through a wide range of health and social services to parents and children, youth and teens, adults, and seniors. We look to help community members resolve problems and advance concerns in the community by providing organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and associations. Our mission is to improve; support and promote the health and well-being of the people and diverse communities we serve! Carlington Community Health Centre is seeking a Youth Outreach Worker for its SWAG program. The position is part-time temporary (0.5), 17.5 hours/week for a duration from September 2026 to June 2027 with the possibility of extension. The incumbent must be available to work 2:30 - 6:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, apply asap. POSITION DESCRIPTION Are you passionate about empowering youth and building stronger communities? The Carlington Youth Program is seeking a dedicated After School Worker (SWAG) to join our team and make a difference for youth from vulnerable communities. Our program focuses on fostering self-development, community involvement, and academic success. Under the supervision of the Child and Youth Program Coordinator and the Healthy Growth and Development Director, the ASW (SWAG) will plan the program and ensure all activity components are incorporated, from academic assistance, life skill development and health food choices/nutrition. As an ASW, you must maintain effective communication of information among volunteers, mentors, tutors, teachers and other providers of services to students grade 9-10 enrolled in the SWAG program. Having the ability to establish appropriate relationships with youth, and with professionals within a multi-disciplinary team is key. If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the health development of youth, you are ideal for this role! Ultimately, you must be able to ensure our services are effective and valuable through planning, developing, assessing and delivering quality programming that support and meet youth development needs. PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES SWAG Program Delivery: Develop and facilitate SWAG group activities promoting youth welfare, academic progress, healthy nutrition and social development. Program Compliance and Support: Ensure SWAG aligns with program objectives and delivery of all components of the program. Keep updated material and provide links to community resources and support for students in the areas of community involvement hours, part-time jobs and special options such as co-op ed and apprenticeship learning. Community Involvement: Assist with planning and organization of additional special events and support community youth activities,

Requirements

High school diploma; related post-secondary education in progress.
Leadership training such as High Five, or other youth leadership program or equivalent experience and training, required.
CPR and First Aid certification an asset.
Experience providing after school or homework club programs.
Experience with and an understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by youth in culturally diverse, low-income communities.
Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities.
Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization.
Fluency in English is required.
Bilingualism (French / English) is preferred, a third language relevant to our client population is an asset.
Familiar with Ontario Curriculum for secondary school.
Knowledge of community and social service resources, in particular services for youth which can support their individual emotional and social development.
Experience with group facilitation.
Experience using a strength-based approach to youth support.
Experience with age-appropriate behavior guidance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
Experience working in non-profit, community-based organizations.
Understanding of group dynamics and facilitation techniques, particularly for culturally diverse youth.
Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele.
Strong commitment to health promotion and community-based social services, with a focus on strength-based approaches.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification
Bilingualism (French / English)
A third language relevant to our client population

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate SWAG group activities promoting youth welfare, academic progress, healthy nutrition and social development.
Ensure SWAG aligns with program objectives and delivery of all components of the program.
Keep updated material and provide links to community resources and support for students in the areas of community involvement hours, part-time jobs and special options such as co-op ed and apprenticeship learning.
Assist with planning and organization of additional special events and support community youth activities.

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