Part Time Inclusion Support

Overview

Department:
Recreation & Culture

Job Type: Regular | Number of Positions: 5 | Affiliation:
Non-Union

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.66 per hour

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

• Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that fully accommodates the support needs of the participant.
• Develops weekly professional and participant-specific actionable goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming 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.
• Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
• Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
• Provides behaviour management and takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies as outlined in departmental policies.
• Leads cooperative communication with participants, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
• Creates an inclusive program environment where participants participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new 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.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of delivering personal care (clothing changes, assistance in the washroom, etc.) 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.
• Clear Criminal Reference / Vulnerable Sector check (within last 6 months) upon hire.
• Available to work a variety of shifts; mornings, afternoons, evenings on weekdays and weekends.

• Post-secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program.

• Hours of Work:
  Non-union position up to 24 hours per week; shifts on weekdays and weekends between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
• Town Perks:
  Employee & Family Service Program;
  Health & Wellness Program;
  Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Membership; OMERS pension.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. For an alternate format of content, contact Human Resources.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.