Evergreen ,Camp Counsellor Inclusion Specialist Jobs in Canada

green cities. Evergreen
strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing
people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them
in identifying solutions and taking action.

Overview: Evergreen is seeking a qualified, mature, responsible and
dynamic Camp Counsellor to work in the Green City Adventure Camp. We
are accredited members of the OCA with approximately 100 campers per
week.

Key Responsibilities:

Participant Safety
• Supervising a camper with special abilities on a daily basis;
• Being responsible for the personal care and supervision of his/her
camper from arrival to departure
• Ensuring proper safety and communication via two way radio,
especially when off-site;
• Maintaining all information received regarding his/her camper in
strict confidence;
• Monitor and maintain program spaces and materials;
• identify and document concerns with supervisor;
• Document incidents and accidents and report to Director

Program Planning and Pre-Camp Training
• Participate in pre-camp training in June, read and understand the
Staff Handbook;
• Working with the Camp Director to plan camp experience and supports
for your camper
• Participate in regular debrief, identifying challenges and solutions.

Program Delivery, Leadership and Guidance
• Ensuring the inclusion of this camper in all activities;
• Working in cooperation with the other counsellors and camp
management to ensure a positive camp experience;
• Facilitating interaction with other campers;
• Providing one on one activities, when appropriate;
• Being available for assignment in another area of camp should
his/her camper be absent from camp;
• Guide and encourage camper;
• Help monitor program participant during lunch and snack times;
• Having a verbal conversation with the parent/guardian, and in some
cases do a written report on the child’s activities on a daily basis;
• Handling concerns (in conjunction with the Camp Director) raised by
families regarding their child and his/her camp experience;
• Work with other staff to create dynamic cross group programs;
• Making contact with the family of the camper assigned to through
telephone call, prior to the camp session.

Teamwork
• Work as part of a team of counsellors which involves cooperation and
working as a team player;
• Participate in end of day reflection sessions, to give and receive
feedback and support;
• Maintain order and cleanliness of all program materials and shared
program spaces.

Models Evergreen’s Core Values

Position-Specific Competencies:
• Calm under pressure. Demonstrate composure in stressful situations.
• Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of
internal and external customers/donors to meet or exceed their
expectations and receives positive feedback from internal and external
customers/donors.
• Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a
changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and
efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope
effectively with complexity and change.
• Leadership: Mobilize teams, lead by example, inspire others to achieve.
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to
do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude. Tenacious and
goes the distance to get something done.

Guidelines:

Reporting Relationships:
• Supervised by: Camp Director

Qualifications:
• Has experience working at a camp either as a counsellor or inclusion
counsellor;
• Has 1-2 years experience working with children with special needs;
• Complete a successful vulnerable sector police reference check;
• Emergency first aid training including CPR.

Working conditions:
• Able to endure rain, heat, humidity, and other weather conditions
• Working outdoors and being active with children
• Available for spring training
• Available between the hours of 8:00am and 6pm, Mon. to Fri
• Generally works 40 hours/week
• Available to help with special events for children leading up to the
start of camp

Physical requirements:
• Able to lift weight in excess of 20 pounds
• Proven physical fitness and endurance

Terms of contract:
• Mandatory unpaid Pre-Camp Trainingand Planning– June 20th, 23rd,
24th, 25th. (Completion bonus will be provided upon contract
completion)
• Camp Program Delivery – Monday to Friday from June 29th to August 28th 2015.
• Volunteer for special events for children leading up to the start of camp.

Must be legally able to work in Canada
A Police Record Check is required for this position

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Camp Counsellor Inclusion Specialist” in the subject line

By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8

Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds
and is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as
required under Evergreens Accommodation policy. Applicants please make
your needs known in advance.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only
those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls
please.