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camp coordinator

Title posted on indeed.com - Summer Camp Healthcare Coordinator

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Employer details Community Living Toronto

Job details

We are seeking a Counselling Coordinator for our Summer 2025 camps. Do you have a passion for working with people with intellectual disabilities? Here is an opportunity to join a dynamic team who come together each summer to provide memorable, meaningful, and fun camp experiences for guests with intellectual disabilities. Owned and operated by Community Living Toronto, Shadow Lake is a bustling summer home-away-from-home for over 500 guests with special needs and over 80 staff members. The Counselling Coordinator is part of the Senior Staff team. The counselling coordinator is responsible for supervising a team of 34 counsellors. They are also responsible for taking on operational responsibilities of the Camp Coordinator or Camp supervisor when they are not present. The Counselling Coordinator will: * Provide ongoing evaluation, support and feedback to counsellors * Evaluate the quality of service that guests receive * Implement changes in services where and when necessary * Analyze guest needs and provide the correct level of support through staffing * Assist Counsellors in guest care when needed * Intervene and help de-escalate situations as necessary * Analyze guest needs and provide the correct level of support through staffing * Assist Counsellors in guest care when needed. * Intervene and help de-escalate situations as necessary * Communicate with other Camp departments to achieve a high level of support for guests * Ensure regular and open communication with guests, families and caregivers prior and during camp sessions * Ensure proper documentation of incidents is completed and follow up action is taken if needed * Adhere to and guide staff to follow all Policies and Procedures of Shadow Lake/Community Living Toronto including any present or changing policies relating to COVID19 * Facilitate staff meetings for Counsellors * In the absence of Camp Coordinator, take on operational tasks of camp that need to be completed. (mainly administrative) * Assist with the development and implementation of training week and continued trainings should they be required throughout the summer. * Assist with implementation of recreational programing at camp Requirements: * 2+ years supervisory experience * 1+ years working at related employment working with individuals with special needs * Minimum 2 years of postsecondary education, or completion of a post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a developmental service, recreational or health-care related field. * First Aid/CPR certified * Training in CPI or other de-escalation techniques, an asset Prior to the first day of camp, all staff participate in a week-long training program, and on-line orientation. Everyone is required to obtain a police check prior to starting work. Candidates must pass a medical and be free of contagious disease in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain appropriate immunizations. For application details please visit:?shadowlakecentre.ca/work-at-shadow-lake When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request. By submitting your application, you confirm that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation or omission of facts in connection with your application may be sufficient cause for dismissal. We thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Toronto; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview. Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal Contract length: 4 - 5 months Pay: $19.50-$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 49.5 per week Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-04-25 Expected start date: 2025-05-13