Part Time Inclusion Support

**Experience it - Ajax**:
The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

***Part Time Inclusion Support (Seasonal Programs)**:
Reporting to the Program Supervisor - Inclusion, the Program Director - Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

***Key Duties**:

- Develops and implements a safe, enjoyable and diverse program for participants with special needs.
- Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
- Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
- Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
- Develops and implements a weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
- Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
- Adheres to all Town policies and procedures and acts in a professional manner at all times.
- Performs daily site checks and ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available and in safe condition.
- Takes appropriate action to deals with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
- Completes and submits administrative tasks (daily logs, program plans, attendance forms, etc.) within the specified deadlines.
- Shifts can be scheduled morning, afternoon, and evenings on weekdays and weekends.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
- Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
- Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
- Strong behaviour management skills.
- Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
- Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.
- HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
- Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference /Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last 6 months).

**What is Offered to Staff**:

- Rate of Pay: $17.99 - $19.56 per hour.
- Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are various shifts on weekdays and weekends, between 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Town Perks: The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).

**How to Apply**:
Internal closing date: 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2025
External closing date: 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

***Equal Opportunity Employer**: