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Type: full time (6 month, 2 month and 4 month), salary incl. room and board
Organization: Kinark Child and Family Services – Kinark Outdoor Centre
Website: http://www.kinark.on.ca
Location: Minden, Ontario
Kinark Child and Family Services (http://www.kinark.on.ca) is an
Accredited Children’s Mental Health Organization committed to
providing a range of servic
es and a high standard of care for youth
and their families throughout Ontario.
We currently have the following opportunities in our Kinark Outdoor Centre:
Outdoor Educator
Kinark Outdoor Centre – Minden
20 x Temporary, Full Time (6 month, 2 month and 4 month)
Job Summary:
The Kinark Outdoor Center (KOC) facilitates a range of outdoor
education, therapeutic recreation and experiential adventure programs
designed to meet the specific needs of its diverse client population.
Visiting groups include: children’s mental health centers, community
living agencies, elementary and secondary schools, colleges,
universities, and various organizations serving youth and adults with
special needs. KOC also offers 5-day summer camp programs for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout July & August.
The Outdoor Educator is responsible for effectively delivering all
aspects of the recreation programming. The successful incumbent will
also assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of small and
large group programs at the KOC.
Outdoor Educators work an equivalent five-day work week May through
August, at a competitive salary which includes room and board. All
successful candidates will receive extensive in-house training.
Outdoor Educators for the 6 month contract will also receive 2
professional certifications: Level 1 Challenge Course Instructor and a
behavior management certification
To find out more about our Kinark Outdoor Centre please look at our
website ( http://www.koc.on.ca )
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with KOC program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with KOC
program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for all
clients’ safety.
• Create and ensure a safe and positive environment for program participation.
• Facilitate outdoor recreation activities, including but not limited
to: canoeing, kayaking, wall climbing, high ropes, hikes, campfire,
crafts, group games and initiatives.
• Engage in the ongoing assessment process of both clients and
programs, and make program adaptations as necessary.
• Perform role of direct care provider for clients on the autism spectrum.
• Foster growth and development in clients through the provision of
primary care, including but not limited to: personal hygiene, dietary
needs and behaviour management.
• Assist in facility preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all agency record keeping requirements are fully maintained.
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Outdoor Education, Physical Education,
Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Child and Youth Worker or a
related field. Applicants who are in the process of completing their
post-secondary education will be considered. Equivalent experience
will be considered in the absence of post-secondary education.
• Experience working in a child care setting (such as: residential
care, camp, school system) with children ages 8 to 18 years old.
• Work experience in swimming, canoeing, kayaking, wilderness
tripping, crafts, drama, environmental programming, and group games.
• Current Standard First Aid/ Wilderness First Aid and CPR C are required.
• Current National Lifeguard Service or Bronze Cross Certification is an asset.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and
communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish
tasks with little direct supervision.
• Certification in canoeing, kayaking, wilderness tripping and
environmental programming are an asset.
• Valid Ontario class F driver’s license considered an asset.
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp
activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing,
swimming, team building initiatives, building campfires, physical
games, and activities.
• Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children
when needed for safety in general KOC activities. Training will be
provided.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector
Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical.
• Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special
consideration.
Interested applicants should submit their résumés via:
https://kinark.talcura.com/candidates/
and indicate if they are interested in a:
i. 6 month contract (April 27, 2015 to November 1, 2015)
ii. 2 month contract (June 29, 2015 to August 31, 2015)
iii. 4 month contracts are negotiable.
HIRING TIMELINES
January 5, 2015
Application Deadline
January 12 to January 23, 2015
Interviews (in-person and telephone) will take place
February 9, 2015
Offers will be made
April 27, 2015
Start Date (including orientation)
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in
the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We
are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in
compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the
recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of
recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and
not for any other purpose.
