Summer Camp Coordinator

3 days ago

Kentville, Canada Autism Nova Scotia Full time

**UNDERSTANDING - ACCEPTANCE - INCLUSION**

About Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia is a national leader in providing social, educational, and employment supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, caregivers, and professionals. Our vision is a society where people with ASD can live their lives to the fullest. This vision informs our day-to-day operations and provides a philosophy that revolves around person-focused supports, strength-based approaches, and community-oriented learning opportunities.

Autism Nova Scotia delivers programming in Halifax and in nine communities across Nova Scotia through our Regional Autism Centres. Our three program divisions are: Social & Community Inclusion; Employment Support; and Family and Caregiver Support.

**Job Title**:On-Site Summer Camp Coordinator

**Department**:Social and Community Inclusion Programs

**Time**:Full-Time ~40 hrs/wk (flexibility required during training and final week of camp)

**Term**:Seasonal Summer Position

**Accountability**:The On-Site Summer Camp Coordinator is accountable to the Regional Off-Site Camp Coordinator.

Autism Nova Scotia Summer Camp is a social and inclusive program that provides individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5+ the opportunity to attend summer camp in a supportive, inclusive and adapted environment with 1:1 staff support. Summer Camp is focused on the importance of recreation and leisure for children, youth and adults of all abilities.

Autism Nova Scotia is proud to run our summer camp across 9 Nova Scotian Chapter locations including, the Halifax Central area, Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton and the South Shore.

**General Duties**:

- To adhere to polices and procedures of the organization and camp outlined in the Autism Nova Scotia Summer Camp Training & the Autism Nova Scotia Employee Package.
- Support the Regional off-site Summer Camp Coordinator, to plan/organize the camp schedule.
- Support the Regional off-site Summer Camp Coordinator with camper onboarding prior to and during camp.
- Ongoing organization of camper documentation and confidential participant files.
- To contact community spaces in regards to booking outings, as directed by Regional Off-Site Summer Camp Coordinator.
- To organize the structure of each day’s programming, and the implement and oversee daily activities as per program schedule.
- To make necessary adjustments and adaptions to program plan based on camper supports.
- To manage volunteers and placement students while on-site at summer camp, if directed by Recreation Manager.
- To work directly with children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum, ensuring all participants are treated with dignity and respect, and that the health and safety needs of each participant are met at all times.
- To administer any medications required by camper as per instructions given by caregiver.
- Mentor and support camp counsellors to grow their own skill set, and support their 1:1 camper.
- Support Camp Counsellors with behavior plan implementation using NVCI techniques and incident reporting; as required
- To ensure good communication with staff, caregivers and participants regarding program activities
- To ensure program facilities are clean and orderly and that all camp supplies are being respected and organized.
- To adhere strictly to all current Public Health and Safety protocols related the COVID-19 throughout the duration of the program.
- To follow-up after completion of the program with reorganization of supplies and final reporting/documentation.
- To provide the Regional off-site Summer Camp Coordinator with regular updates regarding the daily ongoing of camp, as necessary.
- Provide staff with mid-term and final evaluations as well as ongoing feedback.
- Implement Emergency Plan; as needed and directed by Regional Off-Site Summer Camp Coordinator.
- Other duties as required.

**Education and Experience**:

- Secondary Education or student in related post-secondary program (e.g., education, social work, recreation, psychology, child and youth care, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the ability to learn basic software quickly
- Knowledge and experience supervising and managing a team
- Knowledge and experience in planning and facilitating recreation based activities
- Up to date Current CPR First Aid Certification; or willing to obtain prior to camp
- Clear, current Criminal Record Check
- Clear, current Child Abuse Registry Check
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (considered an asset)
- Experience working with autistic individuals/individuals on the autism spectrum
- Experience working with challenging behaviors; considered an asset

**Skills**
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Calm professional demeanor under pressure;
- Strong computer skills
- Strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel
- Proficiency or experience in int

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