Designated Support Staff

5 days ago

Oshawa, Canada BGC Durham Full time

**Job Posting: Designated Support Staff (Part-Time)**
**Start Date**: August 25
**Wage**: $17.00-$19.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
**Location**: BGC Durham (various sites)
**Reports To**: Inclusion & Behaviour Support Coordinator

**About the Role**:
The Designated Support Staff plays a vital role in supporting children and youth (ages 4-15) who require additional assistance to participate successfully in our camp and recreational programs. This position provides one-on-one or small group support to help participants engage fully in activities such as arts and crafts, singing, sports, swimming, games, and field trips—all while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct supervision and individualized support to assigned participants.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and accommodating environment.
- Work with children who may have physical, sensory, speech/language, behavioural, or emotional challenges, or multiple exceptionalities.
- Assist with developing and adapting activities based on the child’s interests and needs.
- Ensure inclusive programming through active modeling of **HIGH FIVE®** principles (Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, Caring Adult).
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to foster an inclusive atmosphere.
- Prepare and deliver age
- and theme-appropriate daily activities.
- Use a variety of tools and strategies to help each participant succeed.
- Attend **all** mandatory online and in-person trainings and meetings.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth with exceptionalities.
- Strong communication, program planning, and leadership skills.
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Behaviour Management Systems, or Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
- Valid **Standard First Aid & CPR-C** certification.
- **HIGH FIVE®** certification is an asset.
- Positive, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children.

**Employment Conditions**:

- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Available to work part-time hours (3-25 hrs/week) between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Comply with BGC Durham safety and operating procedures.
- Professional and respectful interaction with the public, coworkers, and families.

**Application Instructions**:
Please submit your **resume** to:
**Deadline to apply: August 8, 2025**

**Interview Process**:
We thank all applicants for their interest. Preference will be given to those with relevant experience and availability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**BGC Durham is an equal opportunity employer.** We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and employment. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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