Program Assistant
Current- First point of contact; greeting all clients, giving tour and description of services to new clients.- Assist and participate in facilitating activities and programs, games, arts and crafts, back to school, Halloween and Christmas events.- Arranged theme decor in the space, example Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Ramadan, making the space more inclusive and welcoming.- Kept up with daily routines, cooking daily healthy meals/snacks, keeping space clean, safe and organized.- Collaborate in the planning, development and evaluation of wide variety of programs.- Participate in outreach programs, going to other communities, events and schools to discuss the services provided by Strides Toronto for youths and their families.- Obtain healthy relationships with clients and staff, ensuring healthy boundaries.- Support youths/clients dealing with difficult situations, helping them navigate through them and encouraging healthy ways to express feelings and having healthy relationships.- Deal with disciplinary problems utilizing empathy and conflict resolution. Respond to crisis as required.- Provide outstanding administrative support that includes photocopying, filing, creating and shredding