Intern - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Recreation & Sport) - #94876

File Number: 628 Service Area: Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services Division: Recreation and Sport Position Type: Full Time - Short Term Temporary (under 1 year) Employee Group: Local 101 Job Close Date:

Summary of Duties:

This position is to support Child and Youth participation in our Current programs and to integrate/ assist various populations into our current menu of activities. To develop specific activities / events / clinics and opportunities for recreation for various populations within the City of London.

Work Performed:

• Program Development
  • Inclusive sport, and leisure programming for any of the following identified populations: Person with disabilities; Residents with low income; Newcomers; LGBTQ2S & Gender equality; Indigenous Peoples.
  • Intake of participants into programs such as camps, sport programs and support for registration for access to recreation.
  • Develop reporting systems to track program successes and gaps
  • Provide operation and evaluation reports on programs
  • Assist in the delivery and adaptation of program activities and special events
  • Ensure high program standards and pest practice for Healthy child development & play
• Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Communication with guardians, program participants and to support families and working with external agencies where appropriate to maintain good working relationships
  • Outreach to identified populations with low participation in recreation and sport
  • Liaise with partners within the community for outreach and program development
  • Working closely with children and their families, supporting participants in programs with their cultural and language needs

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• Guide Staff in adapting programs to be inclusive for all participants
  • Assisting and / or supporting training of program staff in behavioral modification techniques, de-escalation techniques, communication assistance and cultural awareness.
  • Establish and maintain safe, healthy and respectful staff (aged 15 +) and program participants (aged 4 – 12)
  • Provide resources to program staff pertaining to specific program participant: knowledge, behavioral resources, specific accommodations
• Health and Safety
  • Handling workplace and community conflict in a mindful meaningful way and ensuring documentation is completed
  • Stay up to date on anti-discrimination legislation
  • Ensure suitable facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs
  • Adheres to City Policies & Procedures and promotes Hight Five principles
  • Demonstrates commitment to adherence to Health and Safety legislation and activity and promotes a culture of Safety
• Competencies:
  • Proven Planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with an empathetic nature
  • Works efficiently in Microsoft work, excel, power point
  • Experience in X-plore an asset; web platforms – surveymonkey, mentimeter, Eventbrite, etc.
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Proven decision making skills
  • Proven Leadership skills
  • Experience in supporting Neurodivergent participants (eg., autism, ADHD, FASD, etc.)
  • Various hours , evening and weekends will be required

Qualifications:

• The following disciplines or related Degrees: Communications; Education; Behavioural Sciences; Sport and Recreation with a background in Special needs; Social Sciences; Equity, diversity & Inclusion; Sociology, Autism & Behavioural Sciences, Child & Youth Studies, Disability Studies
• High five training as asset
• Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Eligibility under the City of London International Student Graduate Internship Program as follows (see below):

MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Have been an international student that has graduated within the last year from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada, and
• Currently hold valid Post-Graduate Work Permit to be legally entitled to work in Canada, and
• Have an English language benchmark of level 6 or above.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with special needs youth and children
• Related Education experience

Compensation & Other Information:

$21.78/hour

This posting is for (1) temporary, full-time up to 20 week position.

Current hours of Work: 35 hour work week. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m 4 days a week and 1 day rotating 12:00pm-8:00pm. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Work Arrangement: In office

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Requisition Number: 628

Services Area: Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services

Division: Recreation and Sport

Employee Group: CUPE Local 101

Employment Type: Temporary up to 20 weeks

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