JOB TITLE: Inclusion/Integration Instructor - March Break Camps

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several

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

HOURS OF WORK: 24 variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required. **Candidates for this position must be available Monday March 10th 2025 to Friday March 14th, 2025 daily, various shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. Training for these positions will be some evenings Monday to Friday beginning February 24th 2025, and Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th 2025.**

LOCATION: UNDEFINED

HOURLY RATE:  $21.48

POSTING DATE:  November 5, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  December 2, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Inclusion/Integration Specialist, Inclusion/Integration Director, Programmer, Coordinator, instructors are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a high quality program that is stimulating and  enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and well-being of registered participants at all times.

• Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating programs for individuals living with disabilities
• Provide a high level of front-line customer service including greeting and engaging participants and informing parents/guardians of daily activities and overall well being
• Provide support to participants to fully participate in programs and assist participants with their daily needs, which may include personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, transferring, dressing/changing and behavior modifications
• Utilize specialized equipment and apparatus
• Complete daily Communication Logs for each participant and share information with parents/guardians
• Complete pre-camp phone calls to families each week to introduce themselves and obtain information to best support program participants
• Act as a witness in administering medications in accordance with the Corporate Policy
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and to take appropriate action
• 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:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with individuals living with a disability(ies) or an exceptionality(ies)

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• 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
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Additional Criteria for Camp Environment:

• Lifesaving Society Safeguard Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire

**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 may 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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