Summer Camp Behavior Support Staff

6 months ago

Antigonish, 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**:Summer Camp Behavioral Support Staff

**Department**:Social and Community Inclusion Programs

**Time**:Full-Time ~37.5 hrs/wk Flexible schedule is required during training week and end of camp.

**Term**:Temporary/Seasonal position

**Accountability**:The Summer Camp Behavioral Support Staff is accountable to the Regional Off-Site Summer 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 policies and procedures of the organization and camp outlined in the Autism Nova Scotia Summer Camp Training & the Autism Nova Scotia Employee Package.
- Support the On-Site Summer Camp Coordinator in the daily operations of camp including cleaning, facilitation, behavior support, counsellor breaks, etc.
- Track and manage the on-site camp inventory with support from the On-Site Summer Camp Coordinator.
- Organize the structure of each day’s programming, and the implementation and oversee daily activities per program schedule.
- To make necessary adjustments and adaptions to program plan based on individual camper supports.
- 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.
- Support camp counsellors to grow in their role, and support their 1:1 camper.
- Support the communication between counsellor and caregivers on a daily basis.
- To ensure that program facilities are clean and orderly and that all camp supplies are being respected and organized on a daily basis.
- To adhere strictly to all current Public Health and Safety protocols related to COVID-19 throughout the duration of the program.
- Support in the implementation of Emergency Plan; as needed and directed by Regional Off-Site Summer Camp Coordinator.
- Speak for the camp in the case of On-Site Coordinator absence
- Support in Incident Report writing and de-brief process
- Act as designated Health and Safety Representative of the camp. Responsible for ensuring all protocols are followed, follow up with Autism Nova Scotia HR should there be an issue or a check in.
- 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, behavior intervention, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience in planning and facilitating recreation based activities.
- Up to date Current CPR First Aid Certificate; or willing to obtain prior to camp
- Clear, current Criminal Record Check
- Clear, current Child Abuse Registry Check
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (considered an asset)
- Experience working with autistic individuals/individuals on the autism spectrum
- Experience working with challenging and aggressive behaviors is required

**Skills**
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Calm professional demeanor under pressure;
- Ability to form strong professional relationships with participants, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to effectively work with mínimal supervision and manage tasks independently.
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking and ability to practically and professionally adapt
- Strong organizational skills, analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
- Strong complex behavior/behavior support skills and experience creating and following an individualized behavior plan.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to be on your feet for long periods of time at summer camp. Including running and strenuous activity.

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