A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.
Posting Number: 004613
Job Title: 2024 Summer Camp - Inclusion Assistant Coordinator/Coordinator
City: Oshawa Province: Ontario
Employment Group: Exempt Wage Rate: IC5, $21.03 - $22.09 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 36.25 Shift Work Required: No
Posting End Date: 2024/03/03
Job Description
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City of Oshawa's summer inclusion services, including training, supervising and evaluating Inclusion Counsellors.
The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).
Responsibilities
- Prepare and facilitate Inclusion Counsellor training
- Assist with assigning Counsellors to campers based on their individual needs assessment
- Evaluate Counsellors ongoing job performance
- Oversee the daily operation of summer camp inclusion services
- Provide assistance to Counsellors, including necessary coverage, as required
- Provide feedback to full-time staff regarding program and participant integration
- To suggest/implement program and environmental adaptations to create an inclusive environment
- Maintain communication with caregivers as appropriate
- Promote appropriate behaviour using learned strategies and acquired skills
- Physically assist with lifts, transfers, toileting, feeding and other needs as required
- Ensure the safety, enjoyment and care of registered participants in City of Oshawa camp programs
- Respond to first aid situations
- Regularly visit all camp locations to ensure the service is operating to standard
- Be familiar with City of Oshawa policies and procedures and emergency procedures and be able to implement such procedures (fire, power failure, building evacuation)
- Report all incidents, accidents, issues and concerns to the Program Coordinator
- Complete all formal paperwork (accident, incident, complaint forms, weekly attendance)
- Answer questions and inquiries, while providing effective customer service to registrants/patrons of the program
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Applicants employed in previous seasons must reapply. Previous applicants or incumbents are not guaranteed an interview or employment from year to year. Consideration for employment will be determined by both operational needs and a successful performance appraisal from your previous supervisor.
- Be able to commit to the full term of employment beginning June 2024 through August 30, 2024 (June hours primarily occur on evenings and weekend to accommodate other commitments)
- Completed education or currently enrolled in a related field is an asset (ie. Educational Assistant, Nursing, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Teacher, Therapeutic Recreation etc.) and related experience
- Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities including autism and other needs
- Possess and keep current Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ qualifications
- Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to employment start date
- Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
- Previous volunteer and/or previous experience in a camp or similar setting is an asset
- Attend all staff meetings and training's, including evenings and weekends
- Possession of an Ontario Class G driver's license, in good standing, and daily access to a vehicle
Please note our hiring timeline:
- Posting closes March 3, 2024
- Selected candidates will be invited via email to attend one of our hiring workshops in early April
- Verbal offers of employment are made in mid to late April
The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.