Summer Camp Coordinator - Vaughan, Canada - Community Living york South

Community Living york South

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Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

BELIEVING, INSPIRING, ACHIEVING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #24-20

POSITION:
Summer Camp Coordinator (4-month contract)

PROGRAM:
_VAUGHAN, Markham, or Richmond Hill_

HOURS:
Discussed at the interview

SALARY:
$25 per hour + 4% Vacation Pay

What We Do:

Community Living York South employs over 200 people.

Over the last 70 years, we have provided exceptional supports and services to people who have an intellectual disability and their families in our communities of Richmond Hill, Markham, Thornhill, Stouffville and Vaughan.

We are a culturally diverse, heart-centered employee group with strong values of equity, respect and inclusiveness for all people. If those values describe you as well, please check out our current job postings

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary

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Hybrid work model (prior to June 13th)
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In person Work Schedule June 13th to August 23rd

Personal satisfaction
Great learning and growth opportunities
A diverse workforce representative of our communities
Employee appreciation event that you won't want to miss

What You Will Do:

Oversee development, implementation, coordination, and facilitation of summer camp activities (i.e. excursions, work experience opportunities, life and social skills)
Support Community Support Coordinator with recruitment of camp employees
Train, coach, and supervise summer camp employees during the duration of program
Supervise camp employees and provide ongoing coaching support. Connect with Community Support Coordinators as needed.
Assist and followup with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in the registration process for summer camp and review to ensure program is a match for support needs (i.e. ISP, Behaviour Support Plans)
Liaise/communicate with different stakeholders (i.e. community businesses, organizations, supervisors and parents/caregivers)
Support with creation of activity kits/supplies for camp and to assist with distribution (as needed)
Be the main point of contact for summer camp related inquiries/incidents; respond and address situations to ensure appropriate action has been implemented to address incidents.
Oversee the daily operations of camp and address concerns as needed (i.e. attendance, incidents)
Address any concerns/feedback from parents/caregivers in relation to camp. Escalate to Community Support Coordinator as needed
Followup on feedback/evaluations of program on a regular basis
Provide support to children, youth and adults who have an intellectual disability in the Summer Camp setting as needed (Camp will operate from July 2 to August
Supervise and engage participants in social, recreational, life skills and communitybased activities
Oversee the budget and plan expenditures related to camp expenses
Ensure health and safety protocols are in place and being followed
Ensure incidents are documented and appropriately reported in the Associations database
Conduct debrief meetings with summer camp employees regularly
Be a proactive team leader and promote the Association values of teamwork within Community Living York South and with all stakeholders.
Carry out administrative duties as that may be required by Association
Engage in projects as directed by Community Support Coordinator
Other duties as required

What We Need:

Values driven individuals;
Experience working with people of various ages and abilities is preferred;
Ontario Secondary School Diploma required;
Must be between the ages of 1530 at beginning of employment period (as per Funder

requirement)

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected refugee (as per Funder requirement)
Must have a registered SIN (as per Funder requirement)
Ability to be flexible with working hours
Some positions: A second language is mandatory (including but not limited to French, Farsi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu and/or Tamilas per Funder requirement)
Able to work from April 15th to August 23rd inclusive
First Aid/CPR Standard C and Non-Violence Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
Ability to lead others/leadership skills/model, direct and mentor colleagues; capable of fostering independence in others;
Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated achievements in community development/community capacity building;
Superior computer skills in MS Office, Adobe in Design, and search engine capabilities;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Excellent public speaking skills;
Excellent problemsolving skills

Reporting to:
Ritu Singarayer, Director of Community Development

Start Date:
April 15, 2024

Close Date:
April 5, 2024

Community Living York South is an equal opportunity employer. Community Living York South will provide, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recr