Summer Student Day Camp

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver quality programs and activities for children utilizing trauma-informed perspective
• Plan and implement age-based activities
• Provide theme based activities throughout the summer around literacy, STEM, emotional regulation, and mental health wellness
• Role model health behaviour and attitude and support growth and promoting positive behaviours
• Read daily communication log and case notes as part of a interdisciplinary team effort to coordinate the progress of clients
• Record in client files pertinent information concerning children's programming
• Represent the Centre at community groups, public speaking engagements, and other areas as requested
• Create a program calendar to inform the children and youth of activities
• Attend staff and case management meetings
• Assist with special events
• Assist with effective risk management
• Interact with parent in supportive, non‑judgemental manner
• Network with other community agencies for the benefit of the child and youth programming
• Work with volunteer's during children's programs and outings
• Actively involved in ongoing career development
• Complete stats for child and youth groups and programs
• Read and adhere to Centre Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manuel
• Adhere to formal Evaluation Sessions with Supervisor
• Agree to and sign Confidentiality statement
• Adhere to Centres Health and Safety regulations
• Make suggestions hat will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management
• Represent the organization in a professional manner and attitude

• 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
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered
• Completed Grade 9
• Experience in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work is considered an asset
• Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuse prevention protocols
• Work within the total camp program and cooperate with other staff members
• Flexible and have a good disposition
• Able to maintain a responsible level of maturity and leadership
• Able to lift, carry or move up to 29 lbs

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23. 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.