Part Time Inclusion Support - Seasonal Programs

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Part Time Inclusion Support (Seasonal Programs)

Reporting to the Program Supervisor Inclusion, the Program Director Inclusion, and / or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

Key Duties

• Develops and implements a safe, enjoyable and diverse program for participants with special needs.
• Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
• Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
• Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
• Develops and implements a weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
• Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
• Adheres to all Town policies and procedures and acts in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs daily site checks and ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available and in safe condition.
• Takes appropriate action to deals with incidents / accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Completes and submits administrative tasks (daily logs, program plans, attendance forms, etc.) within the specified deadlines.
• Shifts can be scheduled morning, afternoon, and evenings on weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications / Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
• Previous experience working / volunteering with children, youth, and / or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
• Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
• Able to provide a current Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is satisfactory to the Town (dated within last 6 months).

What is Offered to Staff

• Rate of Pay : $17.99 - $19.56 per hour.
• Hours of Work : This is a non-union position that works up to 24 hours per week. The hours of work are various shifts on weekdays and weekends, between 8 : 00 a.m. - 9 : 30 p.m.
• Town Perks : The Town offers part-time staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).

Key Dates for Seasonal Programs

• Interview : July 11-16, 2024
• Staff Orientation : September 10, 2024
• Programs begin : The week of September 22, 2024
30+ days ago