JOB TITLE: Behaviour Support - Camps

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Part-time, seasonal and temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 24 hours a week prior to camp season from May to June, 40 hours a week for July and August

LOCATION: Undefined

HOURLY RATE:  $25.65

POSTING DATE:  November 5, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  December 2, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, the behaviour support-camps will support individuals who are exhibiting behavioural challenges while participating in a camp setting. Plan, organize and implement a high quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Provide supervision, guidance and coaching to staff and volunteers. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of registered participants at all times. This position will provide guidance to all camp positions.

• Responsible for developing a behavior plan for participants requiring behavioural support
• Assist with behavior modification of challenging participants
• Determines behaviour capabilities of campers as they function in a camp setting
• Designs behavioural intervention for campers
• Implements behaviour support plans
• Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met
• Coordinates between instructors/ specialists/ directors and parents to implement behavioural interventions
• Communicates with parents and facility team in regards to campers progress
• Analyses the behavioural interventions to determine their success
• Assists campers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives
• Reports possible cases of child abuse, neglect or endangerment to the proper authorities
• Assist in completing administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. completion of behaviour reports, follow up documentation, incident/accident reports, SREA)
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, coaching and evaluating staff
• Assist with promotion of programs
• Assist in developing, delivering and documenting staff training and meetings
• Responsible for pre-program family visits and integration & inclusion participant profile completion
• Utilize specialized equipment and apparatus
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Travel between work sites during shift
• Administer medications, as required and according to Corporate Policy
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• University Degree or College Diploma specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis or related field considered an asset.
• Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) or in progress, considered an asset 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with & supporting individuals living with a disability who exhibit behavioural challenges

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and full time use of a vehicle
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• High Five ® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire.
• Has knowledge of various community support organizations
• A strong foundation in applied behaviour analysis
• Has the ability to train other people to apply behaviour management techniques
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by December 2, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older)   issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition. 

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