Program Assistant – Children and Youth

Career Opportunity

Position Title: Program Assistant – Children and Youth

Job Type: Term,15-17.5 H / week (Sept 1st,2026 – June 30, 2027) - (Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:00, 2:45-6:15 or 3:00-6:00 p.m.)

Direction: Family & Community Services

Location: In person at various locations

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Compensation: $21.43 / H

Deadline to apply: July 10 , 2026, by 5:00am

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What You’ll Do

The Program Assistant – Children and Youth will facilitate community based child and youth programs. Participate in the implementation and assist in monitoring and evaluation of age and culturally appropriate programs to help meet the needs of children, youth and their families using a capacity building and health promotion framework.

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What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

• Experience working directly with child and youth
  
• Experience and flexibility working in diverse community-based programs with families facing multiple health risks and barriers

Your Education Path

• Post secondary education in a related field
  

Required Language

• Fluency in English required.
• Working knowledge of French an asset.

Specific requirements

• Criminal Reference check for working with vulnerable populations
• Current CPR level C, First Aid
• Food Handlers and High Five Certification, an asset

What You Bring to the Table

• Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Strong knowledge of child development and behaviour guidance techniques
• Effective at communicating and problem solving

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As our Program Assistant – Children and Youth your responsibilities are:

• Direct service with children 6-12 years at an After School Program
• Assists to plan programs that enhance cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
• Implements and assists to monitor, and evaluate community based programs
• Assists to register and maintain files and daily attendance for each child registered and participating in community based program
• Provide updates and contacts parents when necessary
• Monitor and maintain/purchase adequate supplies and equipment for programming
• Create linkages with available community resources i.e. local schools, recreation centres
• Ensure all program safety measures are being met
• Works closely with volunteers and student placements

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.