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Job Details: Inclusion Counsellor
| Open Date | Nov 01 2022 - 12:00:00 AM | Close Date | Mar 31 2023 - 12:00:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Inclusion Counsellor | Posting Type | Recreation |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Casual |
| Department Group | Recreation and Youth Services | Hours per Week | |
| Department | Corporate Services | Openings | 6 |
| Education | High School | Experience | 2 - 4 years |
| Location | Orillia | Competition | 22-82 |
| Salary Range | $17.23 per hour |
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corporation of the City of Orillia has six (6) openings for a summer contract position of Inclusion Counsellor in the Recreation and Youth Services Division.
DUTIES
- Work directly with children with various disabilities to create a fun and safe camp experience.
- Work with Day Camp staff to adapt the Day Camp program to include campers of all abilities and needs.
- Monitor facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
- Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers of participants during program duration.
- Provide personal camper care assistance as needed (feeding, toileting, changing, administering medication, etc.).
- Use appropriate behaviour modification techniques when supervising participants.
- Deal with and respond to emergency situations.
- Must attend all staff meeting and training sessions as scheduled.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two years’ experience working with children with special needs and behavioural challenges, preferably in a day camp/recreation environment.
- Experience working in a day camp environment an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification required.
- High Five PHCD
- Quest 2 and other related certifications are considered an asset.
There is a High Five PHCD course being offered on January 22, 2023. To register, please go to:
Hiring Days will be held on Saturday, February 18 and March 18, 2023 from 8:30am-2:00pm for successful applicants. You will be contacted directly if you are invited to attend one of these days. This day requires mandatory attendance to be considered for the position.
Work hours vary up to 40 hours per week and may include evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an acceptable and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense prior to the employment commencement date.
Compensation for this position is $17.23 per hour. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by March 31, 2023 at noon.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY APPLYING ONLINE. PLEASE CLICK THE “APPLY NOW” BUTTON BELOW
Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.
