Children's Activity Worker in Surrey, British Columbia at Options Community Services

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in your community. We’re looking for an energetic and creative Children’s Activity Worker to join our Services to Access Resources and Recreation (S.T.A.R.R.) program, providing social and recreational programming for Surrey inner city elementary school children and their families. If you’re passionate about working with children, building community connections, and making a tangible difference every day, we want to hear from you!

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the successful candidate will collaboratively plan, organize, implement, and supervise recreational, social, and educational activities designed to meet the needs of children, youth, and their parents or guardians. This includes establishing a positive rapport with children and families while modelling positive, appropriate behaviour, assessing participants’ basic needs, encouraging participation in program activities, and monitoring their emotional and physical well-being. The role also involves identifying recreational, social, and cultural activities that support children’s disengagement from anti-social peers and activities, and liaising with professionals, school staff, and community agencies to represent the program and the Society in a positive manner.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma or certificate in social services or a related field and has a minimum of one year of experience in the recreation or education field—an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle is required, along with a current Level I First Aid certificate.

This individual brings proven experience creating and facilitating recreational activities and working with children 6 to 13 years of age in both small and large groups, supported by a thorough knowledge of child development, family dynamics, learning principles, and the effects of poverty on families. Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision, they can set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines while demonstrating effectiveness as part of a staff team. They possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, a commitment to a problem-solving approach, and the ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality. Awareness of and sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, physical, sexual, developmental, religious, and lifestyle diversities is essential, along with the ability to develop program-related reference and resource materials and familiarity with common office computer programs. Crisis line experience is an asset.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check preceding their start date. An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months, and eligible applicants may be offered a casual position. This position is open to all qualified applicants.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.