Children/Youth Afterschool Program Lead

Albion Neighbourhood Services•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The BGC Albion Afterschool Child/Youth Program Lead coordinates the design, development, and delivery of after-school programs for children and youth aged 4–18 in local schools, in line with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport's Ontario After School Program Initiative. Staff at Albion Neighbourhood Services are expected to be ready, when asked, to explain the reasoning behind a decision or action to other staff or community members — especially when that decision or action affects them.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in social work, child and youth work, education, or a related field — or equivalent experience in a culturally diverse, community-based setting
Proven skills in program design, development, and evaluation
Understanding of the issues facing culturally diverse youth and children
Demonstrated group facilitation skills
Knowledge of services and community organizations for youth and children
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience supervising staff
Ability to lead confidently within a team setting
Willingness to work evenings
Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

Multilingual skills are an asset
Knowledge of the Rexdale community and its agencies is an asset

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver after-school programs for children and youth in the local community and schools, as required by the funding agreement
Liaise with community partners and local schools on program delivery
Develop program plans and implement activities
Assist in evaluating programs and activities
Oversee day-to-day program preparation, including purchasing supplies and preparing healthy snacks
Conduct outreach to program participants and assist with registration
Ensure all participants are registered in the KidTrax system
Lead communication with parents/guardians, including emails and messages
Ensure all ANS BGC Albion Club program policies, procedures, and best practices are followed
Maintain approved standards of practice
Encourage parent involvement in planning, evaluation, and volunteering
Manage the approved budget within funding guidelines
Supervise child/youth workers, placement students, and volunteers
Provide leadership and support to program staff
Identify training and development needs for yourself and your team, and provide resources to meet them
Facilitate discussion and resolution of issues within the staff team and/or with participants
Attend and actively participate in regular staff team meetings
Ensure reports are prepared and submitted on time
Maintain participant registration in the KidTrax system
Prepare and maintain administrative records, including daily attendance, incident reports, and participant information
Maintain program supplies and inventory
Verify site staff timesheets as required
Ensure requisitions, receipts, and other paperwork are completed and submitted per ANS procedures
Maintain a safe, clean working environment
Seek out new community partnerships and maintain existing ones related to the programs
Carry out the program's outreach plan
Share information and resources with the staff team, community partners, and other organizations
Promote ANS and its services