Kinark Child and Family Services,Outdoor Educators Jobs in Canada

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
Kinark
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?
Come
join our team!
Kinark:
Helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes.
We
currently have the following opportunities in our Kinark Outdoor Centre:
Outdoor
Educators
Kinark
Outdoor Centre – Minden
Up
to 15 x Temporary, Full Time Contracts (6 month, 4 month and 2 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 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.
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 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:
  • 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
*When
applying, please specify your interest in a:
  1. 6
    month contract (April 24, 2017 to November 5, 2017)
  2. 4
    month contract (April 24, 2017 to September 3, 2017)
  3. 2
    month Summer contract (June 26, 2017 to September 3, 2017)
  4. 2
    month Fall contract (September 5, 2017 to November 5, 2017)
HIRING TIMELINES
January 6, 2017
Application Deadline
January
16 to January 27, 2017
Interviews
(in-person and telephone) will take place
February
10, 2017
Offers
will be made
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.
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.
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