Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association: Summer Fun Camp Inclusion Leader

Responsible to: Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator
 
Position: Hourly contract position at 30-37.5 hours per week, for 7 weeks. Contract will be from June 2018 – August, 2018 (camp runs from July 3 – August 10)
 
Compensation: $15.00/hour
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Work one-on-one with a camper (varying exceptionalities including, but not limited to: ADHD, ODD, Cerebral Palsy, behaviour challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities, etc)
• Provide support to camper(s) as assigned by the Program Coordinator (can include feeding and toileting)
• Participate in all camp activities with camper
• Assist campers, workers and staff with daily routines of camp
• Identify means of adapting program activities to facilitate maximum participation of each child; share and discuss program adaptations with all staff/volunteers
• Communicate with parents/caregivers of campers on a daily basis
• Meet with families of children identified as having special needs, (if requested by the Program Coordinator)
• Attend any specified training related to employment, including inclusion training; read and understand all training materials. Attend all staff meetings.
• Research and prepare information on needs of campers, as requested by the Program Coordinator
• In co-operation with the Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator, implement a high quality, fun and engaging day camp program of varied activities, taking into account the age of the participants, outdoor play and safety factors.
• Encourage and support an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all campers
• Ensure the care, safety and security of day campers at all times
• Supervise and participate in onsite and offsite activities including swimming, field trips, physical activity, experiments, art activities, songs, and games
• Be a helpful, positive and engaged member of the HVNA staff team
• Maintain direct communication with the Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator
• Maintain safe and tidy conditions at the program site, both outdoors and indoors.
• Other duties at the discretion of the Program Cooridnator

 
Skills:

• Enthusiasm for hands-on, experiential learning
• Previous experience working with children. Previous day camp experience is an asset
• Previous experience working with children with varying needs, or as a 1-on-1 inclusion counsellor an asset
• Specific interest or expertise in working with children with special needs
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in providing playful, engaging experiences for children
• Previous experience in leadership an asset
• Excellent time management skills, and ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

 
Position Requirements:

• Child & Infant First Aid and CPR training  - AED trained
• Valid police check
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and refugee protection act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• HIGH FIVE® certification
• LEAD certification

All cover letters/resumes are due by Friday, February 23, 2018
 
Applicants can submit electronically to beckyb@hvna.ca
or by mail to:
Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association
C/o St. Luke’s Church
1620 Franklin Blvd.
Cambridge, ON
N3C 1P2