Day Camp Counsellor-Recreation at The Salvation… · Mississau…

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

Incumbent will perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below: 

Child Development and Care: 

• Assist the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in: 

• Facilitating the development and behaviour of children by using a variety of observation and documentation techniques. 

• Facilitating cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity. 

• Developing, implementing and evaluating programs. 

• Implementing inclusion policy and evaluating age-appropriate program. 

• Administering medication as directed. 

• Implementing preventative health and safety measures 

• Implementing safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times maintaining documentation of child’s development. 

• Establishing an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.   

• Promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

• Adapting programming and equipment to unique settings and situations. 

• Advocating for children and families. 

• Reviewing safety-related issues. 

• Support the holistic development of all children. 

• Build meaningful relationships with the children.   

• Meet health, welfare and safety needs. 

• Accommodate for children’s allergies.  

• Provide first-aid and CPR when required. 

• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures. 

• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. 

• Actively supervise, guide and observe children at all times. 

• Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.   

• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners. 

• Guide children’s behaviour by using positive guidance techniques. 

• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving skills and coping skills.  

• Use and promote active listening skills.   

• Protect children from physical and emotional harm. 

Equipment & Facilities: 

• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.   

• Maintain equipment, materials, and furnishings.   

• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.   

• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines. 

Record Keeping 

• Assist Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with required record keeping as assigned. 

Other 

• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this job description and the agreed salary. 

• Fulfill all other related duties as assigned. 

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 

Governance Boards and Councils: None. 

Internal: Staff members, volunteers, children in the program. 

External: Parents and guardians of the kids, agencies. 

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:  

• Reports directly to the Childcare Centre Supervisor. 

• Direct reports: none.  

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: 

• No formal material responsibility. 

• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.  

• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, leading etc. 

• Use of the tablet or iPad for parent communication 

• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations 

• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays. 

• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others. 

• Shifts and outside work. 

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 

• Verbal Abuse 

• Tantrums 

• Noise 

• The incumbent may have little to no travel required. 

• Must sign to acknowledge you have received, read and understand the following, if applicable for the province: 

• Parent Handbook. 

• Employee Handbook. 

• Provincial Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations. 

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education, Qualifications and Certifications: 

• Completion of high school is required. 

• 18 years of age or older (Canada Summer Job age requirement: between the age of 18-30 years of age). 

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and 

• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations  

• This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job 

• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed. 

• Updated Medical completed.  

• Must maintain a current, valid Standard First Aid & Level C C.P.R. Certificate. 

• Complete all on-line The Salvation Army courses immediately upon hiring. 

• Valid G-Driver’s License is an asset. 

Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. 

 Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements 

• Up to one year of related experience. 

Skills and Capabilities  

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. 

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. 

• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate). 

• Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required processed within 6 months of hire.  

• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuse registry.  

• The Salvation Army abuse training & online health & safety must be completed immediately upon hiring. 

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children. 

• Must have a workable concept of childcare centres. 

• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully. 

• Ability to communicate in kind, peaceful manner, stay calm and patient.  

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. 

• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.    

• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.  

• Engage in on-going self-assessment.  

• Maintain physical health and mental well-being. 

• Participate in professional development. 

• Advocate for the profession.