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    Summer Counsellor - Ontario, Canada - Easter Seals

    Easter Seals
    Easter Seals Ontario, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Reports To:
    Assistant Counselling Director/Cabin Leader

    Location:
    Camp Merrywood (Perth, ON); Camp Woodeden (London, ON

    Peer Support applicants may apply for one or more sessions; each camp has 1 Peer Support Counsellor per session.

    At Easter Seals Ontario, we provide overnight camping opportunities for kids and young adults with physical disabilities.

    Each summer we welcome staff from all over the world and pride ourselves on providing an awesome pre-camp training, so our staff are equipped with all the skills they need to give our campers a great experience.

    Our camps make many traditional summer camp activities accessible and inclusive, such as swimming, boating, archery, high ropes, and more Check out our website to learn more about our locations in Perth, Ontario and London, Ontario.

    Peer Mentors are past campers, or are individuals who fit our participant criteria, and are looking to take on an entry-level staff role.

    Reporting to the Cabin Leaders, the Peer Support Counsellors work alongside Cabin Counsellor to provide positive role models for campers.

    Peer Support Counsellors will help to ensure that the cabin is kept organized, clean, and well-supplied while helping to ensure that camper clothing and belongings are kept organized.

    Peer Support Counsellors help campers participate in activities and fully engage in the camp program. Peer Support Counsellors do not perform personal care activities for campers.
    Keep cabin clean, sanitary, replace supplies when needed, and promptly report any needed repairs to the Site Manager.
    Communicate with parents/guardians about their child's care on arrival and departure day.
    Assist the campers as needed to participate fully in the camp program.
    Promote camper independence by providing support and choice options.
    Adhere to and support all camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camp Resource Manual.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Counselling Director/Cabin Leader.
    Ability to observe camper behaviour and apply appropriate behaviour-management techniques, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
    Ability to perform own day-to-day care or provide their own attendant to support care.
    Have an interest in working with children & youth. Previous experience at Easter Seals Camps and/or participation in a leadership program is an asset.
    Easter Seals Ontario camps are fully accessible.

    Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours, swim every day, dress-up in costumes and work with children/youth all day.

    It is required that all staff be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and follow the health and safety recommendations provided by Provincial and Regional Health Units.

    Camp staff members are required to participate fully in the camp activities. This may include swimming every day, sailing, dressing-up and working with children/youth all day.
    Attendant care will not be provided. Peer Support Counsellors must be responsible for their own attendant care.
    Easter Seals Ontario welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Easter Seals Ontario fosters an environment of inclusivity, empowerment, and safety for participants and staff alike.

    All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws of Ontario.



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