Special Education Assistant - Day Camp Support Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide support to campers who require additional support or tools to integrate into day camp programming
• Assist other day camp staff with problem solving when issues arise with campers
• Support other day camp staff in best practices for behaviour management of campers
• Actively participate in the day camp programing, preparation and programming to ensure best practices
• Assist with recreational programming at local parks including soccer camp
• Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to assure appropriate health and safety requirements are met
• Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout
• Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator
• Participate in staff debriefing meetings

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Program Coordinator, MU lead, Coworkers

External: Parents, Children

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to the MU lead

Direct reports: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Noise
• Potential of verbal abuse
• Work related stress

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will need to be between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding
• Completion of some high school.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Background check consent.
• A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (cost covered by employer).
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Any training as a Special Education Assistant or working with neurodiverse children is an asset
• Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Teamwork - the skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts, and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
• Adaptability - the ability to adjust goals and behaviors when expected or unexpected change occurs by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks.
• Collaboration - the ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal.
• Creativity and Innovation - the ability to imagine, develop, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that challenge existing methods and norms.
• Problem- solving - the ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions to address issues, monitor success, and learn from experience.
• Communication - the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people, orally by speaking, listening, and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing.
• Leadership - the skills needed for communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate. Traits such as honesty, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks are developing.
• Knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments
• Character - setting a good example for the campers with traits such as honesty, initiative, using time wisely and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.