Inclusion Facilitator - Alliston, Canada - Town of New Tecumseth

Town of New Tecumseth
Town of New Tecumseth
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Alliston, Canada

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Why work with us?


Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment.


What we promise:

- optional OMERS pension plan
- rewarding summer job
- full-time hours - 40 hours per week (July
  • August)


Under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator, Camps and Inclusion, Inclusion Facilitators are responsible for providing support to individuals with physical, developmental and/or emotional/behavioural disabilities focusing on integrating into the day camp/recreation program.

This position ensures the safety and wellbeing of the participants in their care at various locations, communicating any concerns to the direct supervisor.


How you contribute to our organization:

  • Provide 1-1 support and supervision to participants with disabilities.
  • Provide personal care to participants including support feeding, toileting, administering authorized medication and noting details on appropriate forms, as needed.
  • Provide crisis support and responds to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management Systems methodologies.
  • Advocate, encourage and promote an inclusive environment.
  • Plan, implement and supervise day camp programming for children in accordance with HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • Create, adapt and implement program modifications, as needed.
  • Ensure safety on the site while carrying out activities.

What you bring to the team:

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years or older by hire date.
  • Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
  • Ability to submit a clean Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.


  • High Five

  • Principles of Healthy Child Development and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems is preferred.
  • Completion of LeaderinTraining (LIT) and/or CounsellorinTraining (CIT) programs is preferred.
  • Requires at least 6 months' experience working with children with disabilities/special needs, preferably in a camp environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communication.
  • Commitment to providing a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to the diverse needs of others.
  • Camp operations are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, from July
  • August 30.
  • Staff training will take place in the evenings and on weekends throughout June. Attendance at these training sessions is mandatory.
  • All staff are required to be available to work the Canada Day Event on July 1.

Wage:
$ $18.63, plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension


Hours: 35 hours throughout June for training (weekends and evenings)
40 hours per week from July - August 30


Location:
New Tecumseth Recreation Centre (7300 Industrial Pkwy, Alliston) and Tottenham Community Fitness Centre (139 Queen St. N., Tottenham)


Dates:
June 3, August 30, 2024


To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, first aid certification). This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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