Summer Student - Inclusion Program Lead Hand

Town of Tillsonburg•Tillsonburg, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking an Inclusion Program Lead Hand for their Summer Camp program. This role is responsible for providing inclusion support to participants, assisting with the development and implementation of recommended inclusion strategies for participants with exceptionalities and disabilities. The Lead Hand will work directly with camp program facilitators to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, offering support as needed. In collaboration with camp staff, parents/guardians, and participants, this position ensures inclusion standards are met throughout the program. This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

Requirements

Two + years of experience working with youth with disabilities/exceptionalities, in a recreational setting.
HIGH FIVE training in the Principles of Healthy Child Development; Principles in Action; Healthy Mind, Healthy Child.
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service and time management skills.
Software experience with Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new programs and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent team building skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Vulnerable Sector Search will be required.
All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

Nice To Haves

Ability to swim and skate are preferred.
Currently enrolled or completed program in Early Childhood Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Educational Support, or similar considered an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, organizes, and modifies specialty instructions to accommodate the camper to ensure an inclusive camp experience.
Provides instructions to staff on how to handle situations and individuals with exceptionalities and disabilities.
Assists in development and implementation of inclusion strategies.
Assists in staff training, provides guidance on inclusive and adaptive programming.
Provide modifications to camp programs to ensure campers with disabilities and exceptionalities are able to fully participate.
Provides leadership and support for campers with disabilities and exceptionalities, including providing one-on-one support when necessary.
Provides parents/guardians with a detailed outline of the successes/concerns of the day’s events pertaining to the individuals they are supporting.
Provides guidance and mentorship to staff and volunteers to ensure inclusive programming is effectively implemented.
Provides updates on inclusion goals and program adherence.
When necessary, provide support to campers requiring assistive devices.