Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service community agency providing programs and services from early years to adults and primary health care to a diverse range of participants within a community development and health promotion perspective.  The After-School and Adult Services Program Worker will work with the Children, Youth and Adult Services staff and assist in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of a daily program that provides, academic support, social and life skills development, outings, recreational and cultural activities for children 6 – 12 years old and adults in the Davenport community.

Abbreviated Responsibilities:

• Participate in a constructive, collaborative and cooperative manner within the staff team in the planning and implementation of project activities and the maintenance of a safe, healthy and creative program,
• Assist in providing supervision and role modeling for children participants on and off-site,
• Plan and co-facilitate weekly support activities; assist in providing with direction, support and positive role-modelling,
• Plan and facilitate participant workshops, activities and outings,
• Maintain cooperative team interaction and collaborative decision-making processes,
• Assist in the preparation of healthy snacks, in the preparation of program space and the maintenance of equipment/supplies,
• Attend and actively participate in staff training, team meetings and project and team evaluations,
• Assist in providing direction and support to youth/student assistants and other volunteers,
• Assist in the development, design, planning and implementation of activities, including training workshops, regular check-ins, and outings,
• Maintain cooperative team interaction and collaborative decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Qualifications:

• Work or volunteer experience assisting in the planning and implementation of activities for children, youth and adults at DPNCHC or in the Davenport West community,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team and independently; must be creative, enthusiastic, energetic and able to provide encouragement and support to program participants,
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective practices related to children and youth and understanding of issues they face,
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills,
• Good English skills (written and oral),
• Experience working with diverse population in a community-based setting is an asset,
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset (Spanish/Portuguese),
• Skills related to visual/performing arts, recreation or sports is an asset,
• Living in the Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and CHC’s catchment is an asset.

Salary Range: $45,727-$49,249 per annum, pro-rated to hours of work, plus Extended Health Benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).  This position is part of the bargaining unit.

Contract/Hours: 21 hours per week, starting March 2026.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants.  Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.