Helping Hands Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Brantford, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Day Camp Summer Employment Postings 2023**
**Laurier Brantford YMCA**
100 Water Street,
Brantford, Ontario N3T 0P1

**Helping Hands Counsellor
- Laurier Brantford YMCA**
**Position Status**:Seasonal (11 weeks)
**Hourly Wage**:$15.60

**Nature & Scope**:
The Helping Hands program supports campers having the opportunity to participate in a camp experience no matter their ability level. The Helping Hands Counsellor provides 1:1 support to children with disabilities and/or children who require additional support at various YMCA Day Camp sites (most often Christie Lake Conservation Area). This position reports directly to the Helping Hands Site Supervisor and is responsible for ensuring safe, quality, and developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 6-15 years. Personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and lifting, as well as maintaining daily reports and communication with parent/caregiver are essential requirements of this position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for providing direct 1:1 support of camper and ensuring they feel safe and welcomed at camp through building relationships and supporting them in making connections with other campers
- Reads, understands and applies information from camper individual plan to support safety, communication, participation and engagement at camp
- Responsible for getting to know camper interests and plan their day according to their strengths and the information provided in individual support plan as well as observing any modifications or accommodations required to support participation and engagement
- Assists with the implementation of programs, including modifications, and ensures safe, inclusive, quality programs for all campers
- Completes daily written reports and documentation accurately
- Provides supervision and implementation of programming on busses, both to and from the camp site (where applicable)
- Assists with parent/caregiver liaison, promotion, set up and clean up
- Works collaboratively with and provides on-going communication with group counsellors to ensure planning and programming that supports the well-being, participation and inclusion of camper
- Participates enthusiastically in camp activities, including but not limited to waterfront/pool activities (such as swimming) to ensure camper safety and engagement
- Make quick decisions to ensure maximum safety when responding to camper in crises
- Understands and commits to confidentiality
- Completes weekly phone calls home to parents/caregivers prior to camper first day and provides daily written communication to send home
- Ensures Helping Hands Supervisor and/or Site Supervisor are informed of any serious occurrences/complaints about camp
- Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some evening and weekends)
- Maintain regular attendance and notify supervisor when unable to make it to a scheduled shift in advance

**Qualifications**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-C valid through Summer 2023 (must provide proof of certification or enrollment in course before hiring)
- Attending or completion of secondary or post-secondary school, in any discipline but preferably in the area of special needs or education
- Staff 18 years and older must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing work 17 years of age before July 3rd, 2023
- Previous experience working with children with disabilities is asset
- Previous YMCA camp, child care, and/or child and youth program experience is preferred
- Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people

This position requires a commitment to the mission and values of both Wilfrid Laurier University and the YMCA. It requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Belonging, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults. Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It fulfills its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.

**Accessibility**:
The Laurier Brantford YMCA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the goals of the Accessibility for On

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