Inclusion Counsellor

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has six (6) openings for a summer contract position of Inclusion Counsellor in the Recreation, Youth, and Culture Division.

**DUTIES**
- Work directly with children with various disabilities to create a fun and safe camp experience.
- Work with day camp staff to adapt the day camp program to include campers of all abilities and needs.
- Monitor facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
- Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers of participants during program duration.
- Use appropriate behaviour modification techniques when supervising participants.
- Deal with and respond to emergency situations.
- Must attend all staff meeting and training sessions as scheduled.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum two years’ experience working with children with special needs and behavioural challenges, preferably in a day camp/recreation environment.
- Experience working in a day camp environment an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification required.
- High Five PHCD
- Quest 2 and other related certifications are considered an asset.

**There is a High Five PHCD course being offered on January 28, 2024. To register, please go to**:
Hiring Day will be held on Saturday, February 17 and from 8:30am-2:00pm for successful applicants. You will be contacted directly if you are invited to attend one of these days. **This day requires mandatory attendance to be considered for the position.**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $21.06 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person