Position: Program Support Specialist
Organization: Cheakamus Centre http://www.cheakamuscentre.ca
Location: Brackendale, Squamish, British Columbia
OVERVIEW
The Program Support Specialist (PSS) is responsible for providing
primary support involving the physical, social and emotional care of
children, youth and adults attending educational programs at the
Cheakamus Centre (Centre). As a member of the programming team, the
PSS will also be responsible for related administrative duties and
program support. This is a shift position requiring flexibility and
involving overnight supervisory responsibilities and a compressed work
week.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Program Support Specialist is employed by Listel Canada and
reports to the Educational Administrative Team of the Cheakamus
Centre.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet or exceed the knowledge, skills and aptitudes for the Job
Standard for Program Support Specialist that includes, but is not
limited to:
• Providing primary first aid response and care of children, youth and
adults including the administration of medications
• Coordinating medical forms and managing medical-related
communications with parents, volunteers and other staff; monitoring
and communication of special dietary requirements
• Supervising students and assisting in daily duties including meal
service, educational programming, and other tasks at the Centre as
assigned
• Monitoring, managing and supporting child, youth, and adult
physical, social and emotional well being
• Assisting with administrative duties in support of programming and
activities at the Centre
• Assisting with training, instructing and mentoring youth leaders and
other volunteers
• Facilitating instructional program components as required
• Performing morning opening and nightly lock up of facilities as required
• Maintaining mobile and site based First Aid supplies including First
Aid facilities (clinic)
• Assisting in overall Centre program operations as directed by the
Educational Administrative Team
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Experience in providing first aid and social and emotional support
to children and youth in an educational setting
• Experience in delivering and supporting Outdoor Environmental programs
• Ability to work varied hours including overnights, weekends and holidays
• Works effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Highly organized and able to maintain and prepare electronic records
and reports
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications with
parents, students, teachers and other stake holders
• Proficiency in computer and internet use including Microsoft Office
and database management software
PREREQUISITES:
• CPR and Occupational First Aid Level 2, Advanced Wilderness First
Aid or equivalent
• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent knowledge
and experience
• Minimum two years work experience in an educational or overnight
learning environment
• Class 4 Driver’s license preferred
Term: Week of May 19 to June 26, 2015
TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:
programs@cheakamuscentre.ca
by Friday May 8.
*Seasonal work may also be available over the summer period.
About us:
Cheakamus Centre is a unique environmental learning centre designed to
provide exceptional learning and hospitality experiences inspired by
nature. Situated on 420-acres of ecological reserve in the Cheakamus
River Valley near Squamish, BC, Cheakamus Centre is seeking
experienced, highly motivated, environmental education enthusiasts to
support our Outdoor School and visitor environmental education
programs and activities.
