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Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor

Position: Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor

Location: Multiple locations; Woodstock, St. Thomas, London, Komoka, Strathroy, Parkhill, Chatham, Petrolia, Windsor, Sarnia, Goderich, Central Huron, etc.

Start Date:June 1st, 2024 – August 30th, 2024

Salary:$17.25/ hour

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp program
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

In this role, you will:

• Providing direct support to children with special needs
• Managing behavioral incidents and implementing behavioral redirection strategies
• Communicating regularly with camper families
• Developing program inclusion strategies to create a successful camping experience for inclusion campers
• Act as resource to Day Camp staff team in terms of inclusive programming
• Complete a weekly camper report
• Full and active participation in all camp activities
• Participation in weekly staff meetings
• Weekend introductory phone calls to assigned camper

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum YMCA Day Camp staff requirements (see above) · Experience supporting children with special needs in a recreational setting · Experience working in day or residential camp · Positive, caring, enthusiastic, encouraging attitude
• Must provide a current criminal record check as per the Association’s policy.
• A dedication to demonstrate the YMCA core values.

To Apply:

• Follow the link to our online application
• For questions please contact; jessi.miles@swo.ymca.ca

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

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