Inclusion Coordinator-NC313

Summary:

Summer programs provide children ages 4-12 the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, creativity, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities as well as excursions to local places of interest.

Role:

Reporting to a Supervisor, Recreation Services, the Summer Inclusion Coordinator position is responsible for the coordination, administration, and supervision of the Inclusion program throughout the City of London. This casual position works as part of a team in a public facing fast paced environment ensuring programs are run efficiently to meet the needs of the participants aged 4-12 while providing excellent customer service to City of London patrons and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

• Guide Designated Inclusion Support Counsellors in adapting the Day Camp program to include campers of all abilities and needs. Consult with Playground staff as needed.
• Supervise, coach, schedule and evaluate inclusion staff.
• Assist camp staff in delivering the Camps on TRACKS peer-mediated social skills program.
• Assist in the delivery and adaptation of program activities and special events in accordance with Child and Youth Agenda priority areas.
• Provide resources to all Day Camp staff pertaining to the special needs of their campers.
• Ensure suitable facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
• Assist with gathering relevant information regarding participants' abilities and needs using various means including meetings with parents/caregivers and completing written assessment forms.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers of participants during program duration.
• Provide personal camper case assistance as needed.
• Assist in the development and delivery of frontline training programs.
• Assist in interviewing frontline staff.
• Maintain adapted program supplies as required for the program.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, accident reports, operational evaluations and program evaluations.
• Use appropriate behaviour modification techniques when supervising participants.
• Work well independently, and with a team, with both internal and external partners, such as Thames Valley Children's Centre.
• Work well independently, and with a team, with both internal and external partners.
• Facilitate and attend regular staff meetings as required including bi-weekly inclusion meetings after camp hours.
• Strong behaviour management is necessary.
• Experience working with campers to build their independence and social skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Offer critical and timely feedback to ensure optimal camper safety and experience.
• Contagious, positive attitude.
• Ensure high program standards and best practice for healthy development and play.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive and professional attitude when communicating with participants, parents, the public, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience in a children's summer camp environment with some supervisory, program planning and organizational experience preferred.
• Minimum two years experience working with children with special needs and diverse backgrounds. Must have experience working with children with autism, behavioural challenges and neurodivergent participants.
• HIGH FIVE® - Healthy Child Development Certification and QUEST Certification (prior to the start of the program)
• Standard or Intermediate First Aid Certificate (prior to the start of the program)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) (prior to the start of the program) Valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate behaviour modification techniques.
• Second language is an asset (please indicate on resume)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and travel throughout the City as required by Supervisor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including publisher, excel and word and Xplor Recreation registration software (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate good communication, high energy, enthusiasm and continued positive attitude.
• High level of comfort in fast paced public facing environments.
• Knowledge and/or training in providing personal care (e.g., lifts, transfers, feeding/changing/toileting, behavioural modification, etc.)

Other Information:

Wage: $20.50 - $21.00 per hour

Additional manditory training will be held in June on evenings/weekends, as needed.