Specialized Support Counsellor

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Laurus Lifestyles Full time

Job description


As a Specialized Support Counsellor, your role would be to provide one on one shadow services to children with various degrees of both verbal and non-verbal special needs in a camp setting.

Working in conjunction with other counsellors, you would accompany them and monitor their safety through various group activities, games and events.


Once hired, applicants will be placed into a pool of available shadows to work throughout the summer and will be scheduled according to the weeks registered of the respective child.


OUR CULTURE:

At Laurus you will benefit from multiple perks which include but are not limited to:

  • Dynamic workspace
  • Salary and career growth
  • Being part of a growing business with a growing team of creative and passionate staff members
  • Flexible work hours and schedule
  • Working in the heart of downtown Montreal
  • Events and venues to grow partnerships

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Head Consellor in all aspects of the summer camp including planning, training and implementation stages
  • Assist supervising children in the summer camp
  • Assist organizing activities, and ensure children are in a save environment
  • Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events.
  • Leading and supporting campers as they participate in ageappropriate activities.
  • Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
  • Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
  • Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to parents and camp staff.
  • Memorizing all emergency procedures and enforcing camp rules.
  • Participating in staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Major career and salary growth opportunities based on performance.
  • Experience working with children and families with learning disabilities an asset.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Salary:
$15.50-$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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