Inclusion Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

MacTier, Ontario, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time
Inclusion Support Specialist

Full Time, Contract (4 months)

Mactier, Ontario

Hourly Rate: Starting at $16.55

Hours of Work: 40 per week

Number of Vacancies: 1

Reports to: Program Manager, CNIB Lake Joe

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for an Inclusion Support Specialist to help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for 'kids of all ages' with sight loss, and their families

Note that this position will reside at CNIB Lake Joe during the operational season from May to August and will share accommodations with other staff members.

Your Impact at CNIB
  • Energetically and inclusively support recreation programs (e.g. crafts, games, campfires etc.) for seniors, adults, youth and family guests, including waterfront activities and off-site excursions.
  • Facilitate sensory room sessions for guests, as scheduled.
  • Complete appropriate documentation regarding guest experience in the sensory room and any additional support that guests required during their week at camp.
  • Set up the assigned program area and ensure that all required equipment and materials are available. Clean up the program after the program is completed. Report any low materials or issues with equipment to the appropriate program head.
  • Assist guests with daily life skills as needed (i.e. providing reminders about routines and hygiene, support with orientation and mobility on site).
  • Create tools and resources that can be used to support guests' success in Lake Joe's overnight programs.
  • Assist guests by taking an active role in all dining room duties, including serving meals, meal set up and clean up.
  • Provide support, guidance and leadership to volunteers, guests, and visitors.
  • On a rotational basis, be part of the emergency response team, which includes being on call, present on site and available to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

  • Education in Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Development Services Worker or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C".

Experience and Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, empathy, and communication.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as well as standard camp hours in a changing and busy environment.
  • Must reside at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff members.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
  • Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: March 8, 2024

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.

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