Camp Inclusion Support

**Camp Inclusion Support Staff**

**Belleville Branch**

**Be the spark that inspires others to unlock their full potential**

The YMCA of Central East Ontario operates out of three major Health, Fitness and Recreation facilities as well as approximately 20 community locations. Our team consists of more than 350 staff members and over 150 volunteers. We proudly serve Belleville, Peterborough, the City of Quinte West, and the surrounding areas in Hastings County, Prince Edward County, and Peterborough County.

As a charity, we are driven by core values that guide our actions and decisions: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusiveness. The YMCA offers our employees meaningful jobs with the opportunity to positively impact individuals' lives and enhance the health of our communities.,

Inclusion Support Staff positions are intended to provide extra camper behavioural support to front-line counsellors, by directly assisting campers who require additional support to be successful at camp. In addition, these individuals will communicate with parents and provide support to multiple campers who need additional support during their week at camp. Inclusion staff will provide support to campers with special needs for them to be integrated into camper groups and enjoy their time at camp. Exceptional customer service and professionalism is required both with campers and their families.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Support to front line counsellors with camper behaviour management
- Build relationships with families who have campers with special needs to make their week at camp successful
- Creation and facilitation of communication plan between families and campers who require extra support
- Offering one-to-one support to campers who need extra support throughout the week
- Ensure the safety of all campers
- Develop and implement tracking system to support behaviour management throughout the 8 weeks of camp, while supporting staff to use this system
- Provide exceptional attention to Health & Safety and supervision of campers
- Role model the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and inclusion through interactions with children, parents and staff

**EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Studying and/or a background in child development, teacher’s college, child & youth studies, autism & behaviour studies, inclusion support services, child & youth worker is an asset
- Minimum 1 years of experience working with children ages 6-12 years, with behavioural challenges and/or special needs
- Experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviours
- Previous camp experience an asset

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION**:

- Current First Aid and CPR Level C
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in a high paced environment
- Multitasking and time pressures

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Group Hire day Feb 21st, 2025
- Staff must be available through month of June 2025 for Mandatory Staff Training.
- Must be available to work week of June 23th until Friday August 22rd, 2025
- Hours are assigned to team members based on registration numbers

**What the YMCA of Central East Ontario has to offer**:

- YMCA membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities
- A rewarding job

**How to Apply**:
Amanda Quinn

Supervisor of Children, Youth & Family Programs

Applications will be received until February 20, 2025 by 5:00pm

We appreciate your interest in a career opportunity with the YMCA of Central East Ontario. Please note that with the high amount of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Central East Ontario is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. The YMCA of Central East Ontario values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: From $17.65 per hour

Work Location: In person