Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Child and Youth Worker

2 positions - 4-8 hours per week

September 31, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

JOB SUMMARY

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) provides health, social services and community development to residents living in our neighbourhoods. We are seeking two Child and Youth Workers to develop and supervise indoor recreational activities and afterschool programs for children and youth ages 12-18 years of age. Successful candidates will have an abundance of enthusiasm and energy, and can lead small groups of youth, a variety of low organized games, and teambuilding activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Conduct community outreach activities to educate and inform young people on health promotion strategies. Develop informative, fun, youth-friendly, and engaging content to connect with our target audience of youth 12-18 years of age. Establish structured daily, weekly, and monthly program schedules, incorporating a variety of theme days and community initiatives.

Qualifications:

Currently working towards completion of an undergraduate degree, college certification in a relevant discipline or combination of education and/or relevant experience Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with children 12-18 years of age in social-recreation Experience working with multicultural communities; low-income neighborhoods; high risk families

? Experience with program planning and delivering structured programming in a community-based setting


Experience with door-to-door outreaching and participant recruitment Demonstrated effective leadership and mentoring skills Knowledge of current child and youth issues Ability to work with community partners and stakeholders Excellent communications and digital media skills Self-motivated team player with ability to work independently Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances Recent Criminal Record Check Additional languages preferred (French, Somali, and Arabic) Valid Driver's License is an asset

Must be available to work Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and/or Fridays 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Salary: $17.73-20.55 hour



Please submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a 1-2 page attachment (point form) which clearly demonstrates how your previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above qualifications, by

4:00 PM Friday August 29, 2025.

SEOCHC is committed to employment equity and values diversity in the workforce. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise Human Resources so arrangements can be made.