Camp Counselor

**About Us**:
**The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA)** is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism. Established in 1997, CFASA has grown to offer a wide range of services to autistic individuals and their families and is the only accredited autism service provider in Alberta. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those affected by autism.

The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of education, opinions, neurodiversity, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a leader in providing enriching, inclusive camp experiences designed to support the growth and well-being of individuals with autism. We believe in fostering an accessible, neuroaffirming and inclusive environment where campers can explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive setting. As we prepare for the upcoming camp season, we are on the lookout for dynamic Camp Ace Counselors with a strong background in child development and group-based programming, a passion for working with autistic children, and a talent for engaging campers in our programming.

Camp Counselors will provide individualized and group-based support to autistic campers as they participate in camp programming. Counselors will have the opportunity to empower campers to explore, learn, and enjoy new experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with camp coordinators and volunteers to implement fun and engaging activities for all campers
- Facilitate individual and group activities, games, crafts; monitoring and respecting campers’ interests, wants and comfort levels; ensuring camper safety at all times
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment where campers feel valued and encouraged to try new things
- Support campers with engagement if/when they are feeling distressed
- Communicate effectively with campers, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members and volunteers as required
- Prepare materials as needed to provide support to campers
- Utilize visual supports like picture schedules, visual timers, and social stories to support campers throughout the daily routine
- Assist with daily camp set up and clean up

**Qualifications**:

- Education or experience in the following areas: recreation management, education, disability studies, psychology, etc.
- Previous experience working with children in a group setting
- Previous experience working with autistic children and/or other developmental disabilities
- Comfortable supporting campers with basic self-care tasks (handwashing, changing in to bathing suits, drying after water play)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments
- Comfortable supporting campers with swimming and water-based play
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Clear Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training provided during orientation

**As these positions are funded through the Canada Summer Job Grant, applicants are required to:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment; legally entitled to work in Canada

Rate: $20/hour

Dates of employment: June 23, 2025 to August 15, 2025

June 23 to 27: orientation training (35 hours/week)

June 30 to August 15: (40 hours/week)

**Please note: Availability to work all weeks of camp is required**

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your leadership experiences and why you’re passionate about working with autistic individuals, and any relevant certifications

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How much experience do you have working with children?
- Are you available all weeks of camp?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: