Activity Group Leader

Who we are

As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth. 

Trusted with the mental well-being of our community's most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community.

We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.

Who we need
CDI is looking for Activity Group Leaders (AGL) to join the SNAP teams who will be responsible to provide programming and support for the siblings of clients participating in the SNAP clinical programs.

Activity Group Leaders (AGL) provides programming and support for the siblings of clients participating in the SNAP clinical programs. This position requires the skills to plan and deliver fun and engaging activities for children ages 2-12. The AGL also helps prepares healthy snacks for the Activity and SNAP groups and clean up at the end of the night. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Activity Group Support Worker and SNAP clinical staff to ensure the needs of each child are met in the Activity Group.

This is a non-bargaining casual contract position requires to work flexible evening hours. Hours are not guaranteed. What the role is all about...

1. Accepts and works within the framework of the Institute’s stated vision, mission, values and goals
2. Overall responsibility to supervise the siblings of clients in the SNAP program, participating in the Activity Group ensuring their safety and security
3. Monitors participant behaviours and ensures proactive intervention to avoid potential behavioural escalations
4. Ensures that food and drinks are available to prepare snacks and refreshments for participants in the Activity Group and SNAP Groups and are delivered to groups when required
5. Participates in pre-briefs and post briefs with SNAP Supervisor and staff as required
6. Plans and implements activities for children age 2-12 with Activity Group Facilitators
7. Meets and greets families and accompanies children to Activity Group
8. Maintains attendance records for ministry reporting and makes the record available to SNAP clinical staff on request
9. Ensures that Activity Group spaces are clean and secure following each shift

What we hope you will bring…

• Child and Youth Work Diploma/Degree
• Must be Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C)
• Excellent communication skills
• A second language is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful manner with groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences.  

Other Requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications & References required.

Mental Effort

• Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing. 
• Mental flexibility required to lead a group program with a number of components (briefing, meet & greet, dinner, interactive, group, goodnight, documentation, debriefing) requiring ability to support and adapt to client and team needs
• Manage crisis situations, as needed following agency policies, child welfare and health and safety standards

Physical Effort

• Standing and moving for the majority of the shift
• Lifting or moving up to 20lbs may be required

Working Conditions

• Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions
• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Flexible hours, evening work required.

Compensation 
$23.34 per hour. Hours are not guaranteed. Work will be scheduled as needed.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application. We thank all interested parties but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at View email address on childdevelopmentinstitute.