Inclusion Camp Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

Do you enjoy working with children and youth with varying needs? Are you passionate to provide an inclusive camp experience to children and youth in our community? Become part of something bigger and make a positive difference in our community.

Nature and Scope

Reporting to the Inclusion Director, the Inclusion Camp Counsellor will ensure to provide support to all counsellors they need to provide a safe and inclusive program for all campers. The main function of this role will be working with campers who require varying additional support throughout the camp day and provide hands on program support to ensure that all children with complex needs are integrated fully into our camp programs.

Work Schedule
- Seasonal; Monday-Friday, June 23rd, 2023- September 1st, 2023- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Attends regular staff meetings and fully participates in all pre-camp trainings.

Salary & Benefits
- Rate of pay $15.92/hour
- Complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Immediate enrollment in our EAP (employee Assistance program) which gives you and your immediate family members access to a variety of physical and mental health and wellness and resources

**Locations**: YMCA of Oakville campsites

**Responsibilities**:

- Act as a resource for camp staff regarding inclusive programming
- Develops and submits weekly program plans and schedules to Inclusion director and inclusion specialist
- Works alongside Camp Counsellors to plans and deliver a wide range of developmentally appropriate programs to groups of children and youth
- Supports child(ren) with varying needs to ensure their success throughout their camp day, this includes but is not limited to, toileting, feeding, providing natural breaks, and modifying games/activities
- Communicates with parents/guardians daily about the camper’s day and to communicate any necessary and/or important information
- Plans and delivers a wide range of developmentally appropriate programs to groups of children and youth
- Provide one on one or two on one support to campers with additional needs. Manage behavioural incidents and implement behavioural redirection techniques when needed
- Plans, coordinates, and executes camp wide theme days and special events
- Ensures all camp staff have access to program resources and provides ongoing support and ideas for program improvement
- Acts as a positive role model for children, youth, co-workers, and families
- Supports camp counsellors, volunteers and placement students with camp programming and group facilitation strategies
- Complete all necessary paperwork (site checks, program paperwork, incident reports, pre-camp phone calls, staff meetings, and parent feedback)
- Recognizes when immediate follow up is required with families and ensures all inquiries and issues are escalated in a prompt & professional manner with On-Site Coordinator
- Ensures compliance with YMCA of Oakville Child Protection policies and procedures, and public health guidelines

**Requirements**:

- Minimum High school diploma or equivalency
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in a summer camp
- Experience in planning and leading programs for children and youth
- Experience with behaviour management and working with children and youth with varying needs (desired)
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and conflict resolution skills
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ (prior to the first day of camp)
- Must have a current and valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Working Conditions & Settings
- Physical activity involving active movement (ex. lifting, pulling, pushing; lifting up to 50lbs)
- Regular travel to camp sites
- Regular exposure to stressful situations. May be exposed to some conflict and emotionally charged situations
- Must be able to work after hours or when deemed necessary to meet deadlines and deal with urgent situations
- General environment consists of various active camp locations, including indoor and outdoor spaces
- Must be prepared to travel on a bus with participants and supervise off-site for trips

Competencies

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: quality focus, relationship building and collaboration, commitment to organization mission, vision and values, communication, diversity and inclusion, integrity, and trust.

How to apply

This posting closes on May 19, 2023.

We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation or ha

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