Sensory Room Convenor

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Location:

Aaniin Community Center

Hours:
Weekday late afternoons and weekends.

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Job Summary
The Convenor is responsible for supervising and monitoring "drop-in" services to ensure a safe and enjoyable playing environment. This specific job is to convene a Multi-sensory room. Skill sets and experience with Special Needs, Inclusion and behaviour management preferred.

Job Duties

• Unlocks and locksup the facility/program location as required.
• Organizes the physical setup and general cleanup of the program area. Ensures that all equipment is put away at the end of the time period.
• Collects petty cash for "dropin" admissions and places in safe. Totals admissions and signs off.
• Within a casual and informal setting, may organize "dropin" children and youth participants into teams based on the age and ability of each participant.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/ Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacing.
• Ensures that "dropin" participants under the age of twelve are signed in and out of facility/program area

Qualifications/Requirements

• Attending or has partially completed high school.
• One year of previous experience working with children and youth in sports setting.
• Experience with youth / teens and conflict resolution an asset.
• Standard First Aid with CPR 'C'
• Good verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Core Behaviours
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Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
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Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
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Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
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Communication:Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
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Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
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Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.

Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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