Position: Outdoor Educators
Type: full-time contracts (6 month, 4 month and 2 month); with accom. /
room & board (see below)
Organization: Kinark Child and Family
Services
Location: Minden, Ontario
Type: full-time contracts (6 month, 4 month and 2 month); with accom. /
room & board (see below)
Organization: Kinark Child and Family
Services
Location: Minden, Ontario
Kinark
Child and Family Services is a leading child and youth service organization in
Ontario which provides a wide range of evidence-based servi
Child and Family Services is a leading child and youth service organization in
Ontario which provides a wide range of evidence-based servi
ces that include
individual, family and group counselling for children and youth with complex
needs and their families. Kinark’s three program streams include:
Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental
Health/Youth Justice.
Want
to help children and youth with complex needs?
to help children and youth with complex needs?
Come
join our team!
join our team!
Kinark:
Helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes.
Helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes.
We
currently have the following opportunities in our Kinark Outdoor Centre:
currently have the following opportunities in our Kinark Outdoor Centre:
Outdoor
Educators
Educators
Kinark
Outdoor Centre – Minden
Outdoor Centre – Minden
Up
to 15 x Temporary, Full Time Contracts (6 month, 4 month and 2 month)
to 15 x Temporary, Full Time Contracts (6 month, 4 month and 2 month)
Job
Summary:
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 a diverse range of programming for
children with an Autism Spectrum disorder including Family Camps, Family
Respites and a 5-day summer camp programs throughout July & August.
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 a diverse range of programming for
children with an Autism Spectrum disorder including Family Camps, Family
Respites and a 5-day summer camp programs 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 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.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
& 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 wilderness tripping, crafts, drama, environmental
programming, and group games. - Work
experience in swimming, canoeing, kayaking are an asset. - Current
Standard First Aid and CPR C are required (Wilderness First Aid will be
accepted). - Current
National Lifeguard Service (NLS) 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. - 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.
Here
are the reasons why you should join our team at the KOC as an Outdoor Educator:
are the reasons why you should join our team at the KOC as an Outdoor Educator:
- Competitive
salary: $12.70 per hour + 4% vacation pay in lieu of vacation. - Room
and Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) provided at no additional cost. - Wireless
connection in several locations for use during non-work time. - Staff
will receive monthly schedules that indicate days and groups to be worked.
On average, staff work 35-40 hours per week (4-12 hours per day depending
on group needs). - Staff
are occasionally scheduled to sleep in a private room within camper cabins
for supervision. - Extensive
in-house training specific to the program which includes: Challenge Course
facilitation, Safe Management Crisis Intervention, program delivery and
instruction and Autism Training. - Facilities
in staff accommodations include shared cabins, kitchen, parking and
gazebo. Laundry available on-site. - To
find out more about our Kinark Outdoor Centre please look at our website http://www.koc.on.ca
Interested
applicants can submit their résumés via: https://kinark.talcura.com
applicants can submit their résumés via: https://kinark.talcura.com
*When
applying, please specify your interest in a:
applying, please specify your interest in a:
- 6
month contract (April 24, 2017 to November 5, 2017) - 4
month contract (April 24, 2017 to September 3, 2017) - 2
month Summer contract (June 26, 2017 to September 3, 2017) - 2
month Fall contract (September 5, 2017 to November 5, 2017)
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HIRING TIMELINES
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January 6, 2017
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Application Deadline
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January
16 to January 27, 2017 |
Interviews
(in-person and telephone) will take place |
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February
10, 2017 |
Offers
will be made |
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April
24, 2017 |
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.
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.
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.