Senior Camp Counsellor, Camp Wimodausis

Child Development Institute • Toronto, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking an energetic Senior Camp Counsellor (SC) to work at our day camp, which operates out of our St. Clair Gardens site for a 6-week summer contract. The successful candidate will ensure that the conceptualization and delivery of CDI programs and services are consistent with the mission, values, policies, procedures, standards, and priorities of the organization and are provided within assigned resources. The candidate will work within a therapeutic day camp setting utilizing the SNAP® model, an evidence-based CBT program that serves children exhibiting serious behavioral, emotional and/or social challenges. Preferred candidates will have or are working towards experience in the fields of social work, child and youth care, and teaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) diploma or degree; degrees in a related fields may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children/youth with social, emotional, behavioural challenges
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Must have a current and valid police record check with broad sector screening
• Strong leadership, coaching, planning, problem-solving, communication, computer, and financial skills
• Direct experience supporting clients in a therapeutic or therapeutic recreational setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and delivery of Camp programs
• Assists with the recruitment, training, coaching, development, and discipline of camp staff and volunteers
• Provides supervision of camp staff and volunteers
• Ensures effective implementation of specialized therapeutic programming for camp
• Completes necessary reports related to the camp
• Assists with maintaining camp budget
• Acts as a positive role model for children, youth, co-workers and families
• Performs other assigned duties as it relates to the camp

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior