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The successful candidate will be required to work during the period of June to September, 2022.
The Spiral Garden is an integrated art/garden/play program for children and youth with physical disabilities and developmental delays. Participants will interact and play through music, visual art, movement, drama, gardening and other arts activities.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate/lead a team of client support staff who provide assistance to children/youth with special needs within an integrated outdoor art/garden and play program. This could include personal care (toileting, feeding etc.), adaptations, communication, mobility and/or behaviour management.
Develop care and behaviour plans for individual participants as required in collaboration with staff, families and participants
Liaise with families prior to and throughout the duration of the program to ensure the needs of the children/youth are met.
Support participant screenings to identify needs
Assign client support staff to participants according to their needs and staff skills.
Work effectively in a team environment to provide a safe stimulating experience for all participants.
Collaborate with program staff and volunteers
Together with the Site Coordinator, create daily schedules for children/youth and support staff to ensure that the needs of the participants are met throughout the day
Lead meetings with support workers to debrief, plan and resolve any challenges that may arise.
Participate in staff meetings and bring any feedback from the care team meeting to the larger staff meeting.
Qualifications
College/University student or graduate in allied health services (i.e. Developmental Service Worker, Child Development, Nursing, Occupational Therapy)
Able to lead, support and advise a team of client service assistants
Experience working with children and youth with diverse special needs including physical disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism) and/or global developmental delays
Coordinate debriefing and planning meetings
Sensitivity to the needs of program participants and their families
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to work as a member of a larger team.
Adaptability, flexibility, problem solving and independent decision-making skills required.
Good computer skills required.
Experience with summer camps and/or the field of community arts programming an asset
Basic CPR certification – Basic Rescuer (C) certificate preferred
CPI/Crisis Prevention Intervention training preferred
