Special Programs Instructor for Persons with

2 weeks ago

Oshawa, Canada Durham Community Health Centre Full time

**Job Posting**

**Position Title: Special Programs Instructor for Persons with Exceptionalities - Canada Summer Jobs**
Program (1 position)
**Employment Status**:Fixed Term Contract (June 28, 2024 - August 23, 2024) (8 weeks)
**Position Status: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position**
**Hours of Work**:Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week with limited evening and weekend requirements
**Hourly Rate**:$17.00 per hour - Eligible for HOOPP
**Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Integrated Care and Experience**
**Primary work location: Oshawa with flexibility to work at other DCHC sites as required.**

In partnership with the **Canada Summer Jobs Program **and its guiding principles, Durham CHC welcomes

all qualified students to apply, particularly those considered as priority students (students with

exceptionalities, Indigenous students, and students who are members of visible minority groups).

**Organization
**Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated,**
accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to
Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as
Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e.,
those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not
only sick care, but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners,
nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We
always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these
needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on
making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic
Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.

**DCHC’s 2023 - 2026 Strategic Goals**:

- Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does- Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority
- Populations- Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity
- Enhance DCHC’s Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region
- Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment, Retention, and Development

**Oshawa Location Child, Youth & Family Clinic Pickering Location**
115 Grassmere Ave 1320 Airport Blvd 17-1450 Kingston Road **1-877-227-3217**
Oshawa, ON L1H 3X7 Oshawa, ON L1J 0C6 Pickering, ON L1V 1C1

**Position Overview
Special Programs Instructors will be working collaboratively within a team, in summer day camps to provide
an inclusive program for children with special needs to allow all campers to thrive and be successful at
camp.
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, you must:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been

conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant

provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:
- Providing one-on-one support to children with special needs with a focus on inclusion
- Communicating with families of inclusion campers prior to their camp week to discuss

pickup/drop-off times and strategies/tips for success
- Acting in a manner that is in accordance with Durham CHC mission and vision
- Contributing positively to a fun and valuable camp experience for all campers
- Maintaining a positive profile and building relationships within the community
- Leading and participating in all camp programming and special events
- Following and enforcing all relevant Covid-19 protocols
- Provide support and accommodations for campers with diverse needs, including those with
- exceptionalities, language barriers, or other challenges.- Ensure all campers feel welcome and included regardless of their background, abilities, or

identities. Implement activities and strategies that promote inclusivity and respect for diversity.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) including Vulnerable Sector Check, if in the age range of 18-30
- New staff will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a valid exemption as a condition of

their employment.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with special needs
- Graduate of or enrolled in a post-secondary program associated with behavioural science or

children with exceptionalities.
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