City of Stratford

Inclusion Camp Counsellor 

Job Posting#: 104-2024

Status: Seasonal Full-Time

Union/Non-union: Non-Union

Date Posted: December 19, 2024

Hourly Rate: $ 18.05

Closing Deadline: January 10, 2025 

Department/Division: Community Services/Recreation

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reports to the Day Camp Supervisor, the Inclusion Camp Counsellor is specifically employed to work as a low ratio support with children and youth who require additional support.  They engage camp participants in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips, while maintaining a safe environment.

Work Performed:

• Work with Camp Leaders/Supervisors and Recreation Services Coordinator to maintain a welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected including staff/participants/caregivers.
• Work with Resource Consultant, Program Staff and Supervisor of Recreation to develop strategies to help the child(ren) be successful and engaged in the program.
• Ensure the child is released to properly authorized persons.
• Ensure the daily inclusion of active play and be an active participant with the child(ren), as appropriate.
• Providing support to child/ren who could be experiencing difficulty participating in program.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism when interacting with others and follows professional standards of confidentiality at all times. 
• Provide a safe, healthy environment for the child through responsible supervision and decision making based upon knowledge of child’s needs, emergency procedures, hygiene and the safe use of equipment and materials.
• Continually assess the program, resolve problems, and engage in planning for the individual program accommodation/inclusion, along with the Camp Supervisors, Recreation Services Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Recreation.
• Documents and reports suspected child abuse to the Children’s Aid Society. Informs the Manager. Understand personal and legal liability for reporting procedures. 
• Communicate daily with parents in an open supportive manner. Respond to parents’ requests, suggestions, inquiries, and concerns on a daily basis, referring to the Camp Supervisors, Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor of Recreation when appropriate.
• Participate in on-sight meeting when required, with the Resource Consultant, Camp Supervisors, Recreation Services Coordinator, or Supervisor of Recreation to help child/ren being supported to be successful in program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent.
• Enrolled in 2-year College diploma program with focus in Recreation or on child development or a Social Services degree or related field is preferred.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities in a recreational setting.

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Previous leadership and teaching experience is an asset, as is previous camp experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Behaviour Management Systems, Mental Health First Aid, and / or Crisis Intervention Training certification is considered an asset.
• Please be advised that the City of Stratford will conduct criminal background screenings prior to commencing employment.

Applications will be received until January 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1