Summer Day Program Leaders

**Title**: Summer Day Program Leaders **Type**: One-Week Contract (40 hours + one day of training for 4 hours) **Reports**: Senior Program Manager **Location**: Toronto, Ontario **Industry**: Not-for-profit Founded in 2004, Jake’s House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country. Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake’s House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care - a family, determined to provide tangible solutions at every stage of life. JOB OVERVIEW Administrative - Assist with planning and development of the Summer Day Camp Program for one week camp event - Assist with assessment and intake of participants into the Summer Day Camp Program in Toronto, Ontario - Establish respectful and empathetic relationships with families while responding to inquiries and providing support - Utilize community resources and liaise with community members - Update family/individualized information in the database to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date Summer Day Camp - Lead activities within the Camp Jake’s House Summer Day Camp Program working closely with other instructors and volunteers - Create a fun, enjoyable and safe atmosphere for participants and volunteers - Ensure all children and adult programs provide quality care, service and support to the participants and their families - Understand and complies with provincial, municipal and Jake’s House health and safety policies - Plan and implement a consistent program in accordance with Jake’s House curriculum - Demonstrating emotional maturity, a positive attitude, thoughtfulness and stability in decision-making - Complete required documentation of participants development and interactions - Identify the indicators of abuse and is prepared to report signs of child abuse to the Child Protection Services REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working with youth and children in a community-based setting - 4 year bachelor’s degree in a related discipline considered an asset - Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-based programs - Demonstrated experience in community outreach - At least 1 year experience working with children and/or adults with autism or with developmental delays - Must be able to commute to workplace locations (accommodations may be arranged). - Excellent, current knowledge of community resources for adults with developmental disabilities - Excellent written and verbal skills, who actively listens - Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively and is capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously - Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel -advanced level, PowerPoint, etc.). IDEAL CANDIDATES (CULTURE FIT) Kind and empathetic, understanding the families we support always come first  - Go-getter with a positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and an eagerness to wear many hats  - Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, and results-driven; little supervision required to achieve goals  - Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills  - Thrives in fast-growing, dynamic environments; able to multi-task on concurrent projects  - Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate - Committed, disciplined - Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values" **Job Type**: Fixed term contract Contract length: 1 week **Salary**: $15.00-$20.00 per hour Schedule: - Monday to Friday