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The MEND Program Assistants primary responsibilities include assisting the MEND mind and nutrition leader(s) to successfully deliver the MEND 7-13 theory sessions, healthy growth checks and exercise sessions.
The MEND Program Assistant will report directly to the MEND Theory Leader/Community Liason and/or the MEND Regional Program Manager.
Main Responsibilities
In this position you will be responsible for a wide range of duties including, but not limited to the following:
Required to commit to approximately 43 hours per MEND ten-week program, which includes:
Required to attend all 20 MEND sessions.
Assisting the MEND Theory and Exercise Leader in all aspects of delivery of the MEND Program.
Assist in the accurate collection and recording of children's data at two Healthy Growth Checks sessions.
Required to attend the equivalent of 3 days of training. (August 23&24 and September 21)
Work includes evenings
Program Begins January 2015.
experience:
Having a background in one of the following areas is preferred: physical activity, nutrition, early childhood education, behavioural health psychology, or health promotion.
Working with groups and engaging children and their families
Prior involvement in exercise or exercise sessions is considered an asset
Education and Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal records check (including vulnerable sector) prior to start of employment.
Must attend a 3 day MEND Theory Training and pass the post training assessment
Type Of Clients
- All Ages
- Children