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About the Role
The Children’s Programmer plays an important role in the delivery of NYWS' child and youth programs, facilitating age-appropriate educational and recreational programs to support positive social and emotional development using trauma-informed practice.
Responsibilities
- Foster and maintain a trauma-informed, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Facilitate age-appropriate activities and programs for children and youth.
- Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in program delivery and communication.
- Facilitate programming using various methods like storytelling, creative arts, and play.
- Adapt facilitation to accommodate diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
- Actively participate in activities with children and youth, modeling positive social skills.
- Provide direct support to children and youth, fostering safety, trust, and well-being.
- Provide individualized attention and care, responding to developmental milestones and challenges.
- Address inappropriate behavior respectfully to facilitate reflection and growth.
- Recognize and de-escalate challenging situations in a trauma-informed manner.
- Notify leadership of needed supplies or equipment.
- Prepare program spaces and materials before activities and ensure cleanliness afterward.
- Follow safety and security protocols and report concerns.
- Maintain accurate program documentation, including incident reports and performance metrics.
- Demonstrate professional conduct aligning with NYWS's values.
- Collaborate with the team to support children and youth needing additional assistance.
- Provide child-minding support during groups and meetings.
- Uphold client and staff confidentiality.
- Attend team building, training, and community outreach projects.
- Support NYWS in harm reduction policy development and community advocacy.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure continuity of care and consistent support.
- Maintain flexibility and availability for relief shifts.
- Proactively uphold principles of trauma-informed practice.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completed or currently enrolled in the last year of post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education Child Development and/or hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Child Development, Education, and Family and Social Services.
- Experience and/or training in designing and implementing programs and activities for children and youth.
- 2-3 years of experience working in summer camps, after-school programs, recreational programs, or similar child and youth-focused environments.
- Experience and/or training in trauma-informed care or mental health.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of child and youth development, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practices.
- Possess or willingness to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
- Completed CPR Level C and First Aid certifications.
- Experience working with survivors of violence and their dependents (asset).
- Fluency in speaking and/or writing in additional languages (asset).
Skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word).
- Strong work ethic and ownership of tasks.
- Excellent professional and empathetic communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to document and take comprehensive notes.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to working from an intersectional feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lens.
- High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
- Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment.
Location
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shelter
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education Child Development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Social Services
About the Company
- Operates in a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shelter providing Client services inclusive of adults, children, youth, and housing pets (dogs and cats).