01 Feb
BGC Ottawa
Ottawa
PURPOSEAs one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving Community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 5,000 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities,
and experiences we aim to make our staff feel safe. We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care. BGC Ottawa is about building positive and inclusive environments for all.
GENERAL SUMMARYThe Youth Development and Program Specialist (YDPS), Camp Smitty and Outdoor Education contributes to the delivery of exceptional outdoor education programming at Camp Smitty and provides administrative and kitchen support to camps and rentals. The Youth Development and Program Specialist (YDPS), Camp Smitty and Outdoor Education assists in camp and rental initiatives of Camp Smitty, supporting the Camp Manager in all aspects of rental and program delivery. This position carries responsibilities of assisting in the planning and implementing of BGC Ottawa outdoor education initiatives at Camp Smitty. The Youth Development and Program Specialist (YDPS),
Camp Smitty and Outdoor Education will be flexible in their tasks and determine how best to support Camp Smitty and the Camp Manager in the delivery of exceptional camp programs and rental initiatives.
Major Responsibility 1: Provide leadership in Outdoor Education in conjunction with the Camp Manager and provide administrative and kitchen support to camps and rentals
Activities:
- Support the development and delivery of Outdoor Education programming to members which are in line with BGC Ottawa’s Camp Smitty initiatives.
- Be a positive role model for youth workers, volunteers and youth
- Act as on-site contact when required
- Support and promote teamwork at Camp Smitty
- Report any concerns regarding staff to manager, Communicate relevant information to manager
- Supervise staff appropriately throughout programming
- Support administrative functions necessary for camp and rental delivery
- Support kitchen duties as required
- Any other duties as required by the BGCO Manager
Major Responsibility 2: Assist in rental initiatives and Community Development
Activities:
- Work positively in partnership with other agencies and renters
- Assist Camp Manager in rental initiatives and program and kitchen duties
- Perform public relations and promotion of Camp Smitty as required
- Community Outreach
Major Responsibility 3: Assist in the development and implementation of systems to monitor and evaluate Camp programs Activities:
- Positively engage with young people at Camp Smitty especially during the overnight summer camp
- Identify gaps in service and work with the Manager and other colleagues to address these gaps
- Promote and oversee BGC Ottawa guidelines and policies including confidentiality, child protection & equal opportunities
- Actively encourage young people to participate in programs offered
- Provide feedback to staff and volunteers regarding their performance in programming
Major Responsibility 4: Training Activities:
Activities:
- Responsible for upkeep of professional skills and development
- Attend BGC Ottawa staff meetings and planning sessions as required
- Assist in the co-ordination and development of the ‘in house’ training of Camp staff
- Align programming with BGCO strategic direction
Major Responsibility 5: Administrative duties Activities:
Activities:
- Perform administrative record keeping and reporting as required
- Manage budgets in conjunction with manager
- Complete monthly reports
- Maintain updated database
- Submit People and Culture and financial forms in a timely manner
Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to build constructive relationships with children and youth in groups and on an individual basis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Effective communication skills including report writing and presentations
- Knowledge of issues that affect children and youth
- Knowledge of various aspects of child development and outdoor education
- Experience of working with marginalized/’hard to reach’ youth
- Experience of planning and developing child and youth programs
- Ability to monitor and evaluate a wide range of interventions with children and youth
- Knowledge of child protection act
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice
- Experience of managing and supervising part-time staff and volunteers
- Proficient in using IT including email and Microsoft Word
- Experience of multi-agency working suggestion: experience in community development approaches
- Multilingualism is an asset
Required Education, Training and Experience
- Completed degree or diploma in a child and youth or outdoor education or related studies
- 3-5 years’ experience working with children and youth
- Recognized certification in first aid
- HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset
WORKING CONDITIONS:These are the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Example: Much of the work is performed in an active environment. The employee is required to conduct labour including to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
BGC Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
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