Experience Summer Support Worker - Yellowknife, Canada - NWT Disabilities Council

    NWT Disabilities Council
    NWT Disabilities Council Yellowknife, Canada

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    Description

    Support Worker will assist children with disabilities while participating in a community summer recreation program. The worker provides a fully supportive and inclusive environment to benefit the child's individual needs. The worker reports to the Program Coordinator, or in their absence, the Executive Director. The position is 8 weeks beginning around June 24th and ending around August 23rd.

    Responsibilities

  • Works in a one-to-one or one support worker to two children atmosphere.
  • Works with children with varying disabilities in a Yellowknife recreation program of the family's choice
  • Assists children in following the routine for the summer camp.
  • Assists children with involvement in the integrated activities provided
  • Provide alternative activates when required by the child or parent.
  • Administer medication if required in accordance to procedure.
  • Implement behavior modification strategies if/when needed, as directed by a written protocol.
  • Works as a team member with the Council and community recreation program staff.
  • Communicate frequently with parents to: Arrange drop-off/pick-up times and locations;Discuss day's events with parents/guardians;Ensure that parent's wishes are carried out to the best of our ability.
  • Document daily records of the children's participation levels
  • Create and carry a daily log booklet to be given to parents/guardians, regarding the child's day at camp
  • Provide written feedback at the end of each child's week regarding successes, challenges, and suggested improvements for future years
  • Complete incident/accident reports as required
  • Qualifications

  • Attending or will be attending post-secondary education in a related human service field.
  • Knowledge of special needs programming and Disabilities.
  • Experience working with children with disabilities.
  • Camp experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Enjoyment of the outdoors.
  • Ability to participate in hiking, swimming, boating activities, etc.
  • Driver's License and availability of a vehicle an asset.