AddressDescription
Camp Easter Seal is a summer camp program for children, youth and adults experiencing disability.
Duties include:
- Oversee campers and a team of Support Workers, under the leadership of the Camp Manager.
- Oversee and provide supportive assistance for all Support Worker responsibilities, such as, but not limited to, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the campers served are being met.
- Advise and serve as a resource to camp staff on best practices for care, behavioural supports and camper interactions.
- Support and fully participate with the program staff in program implementation.
- Effectively organize and problem-solve within the staff teams.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Post-secondary educational background/experience in disability studies, recreation, health care, social work, education, or related programs.
- Disability Support Worker Certificate or education is considered a strong asset.
Experience:
- Previous leadership and supervisory experience.
- Previous experience working or volunteering with individuals experiencing disability.
- Previous experience doing personal care is an asset.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and initiative skills as well as exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable, empathetic and engaging; a creative and outside the box thinker.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle multiple demands under pressure.
- Ability to positively interact with campers of various ages experiencing disability, all staff and external contacts.
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Level C and Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Camp Easter Seal is located at Manitou Beach, SK. Transportation to and from camp is the personal responsibility of staff. Room and board are included.
