Day Camp Behavioural Specialist

The Salvation Army; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Behavioral Support Worker for their Oshawa Temple Day Camp. This full-time role involves supporting program staff with behavioral management of campers, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment, and requires prior experience with behaviorally challenged children. The position offers a structured camp setting where you can impact children's social and emotional development while working closely with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Prior related experience working with behaviorally challenged children.
• Experience in a camp setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campers using developmentally appropriate teaching and behavior management techniques.
• Assist with effective risk management; complete reports and file incident reports as required.
• Support camp staff with behavioral support plans.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Minimum one year of post-secondary education in health science, social services, or recreation administration

Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Support Worker provides support to program staff in best practices for behavioral management of campers. The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple Day Camp seeks to provide excellent children’s programming that is inclusive of all families.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor campers with needs/concerns using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behavior management techniques and work with program staff to facilitate a plan to support those needs, providing strategies for camp staff to use and teach on the protocols/procedures on behavioral supports.
• Together with program staff assist with effective risk management; complete reports and file incident reports as required.
• Review applications and medical forms of campers, assist with cabin allocations and provide info on camper needs.
• Role models appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
• Provide support to camp staff: Day Camp Coordinator, Assistant Day Camp Coordinator, Day Camp Counsellors, regarding behavioral support plans.

General Accountabilities

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned, i.e., set-up, and camp cleanup.
• Ensure the highest standard of health and safety for all campers, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist with ensuring the emotional wellness and personal development of campers.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and
• safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Summer Day Camp mentoring program for Day Camp staff and campers.
• Support campers to develop socially, mentally, and spiritually.
• Know and act in accordance with policies and procedures of The Salvation Army to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Act in cases of urgency or emergency in alignment with camp policies and procedures.

Written and Verbal Communication

• Document, process, and reports as needed and provide recommendations to resolve issues and problems.
• Support key stakeholders in understanding the implications of options and decisions.
• Create and maintain a list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.
• Support external reporting requests as needed.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary full-time position is based on 35 hours per week.
• Working environment is in a day camp setting both indoor and outdoor in generally agreeable conditions; with the following exceptions, exposure to tantrums and noise.
• Ability to lift/move up to 29 lbs.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
• This position may be funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
  • holds a valid Social Insurance Number;
  • and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completed a minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary education in health science, social services, or recreation administration.
• A current valid, Standard First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) training is required. Will Provide

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working with behaviorally challenged children.
• Previous experience in a camp setting is an asset.
• Experience with encouraging and assisting others in supporting children and their behavioral needs.
• Able to handle difficult situations with maturity and the ability to adapt if necessary.
• Able to implement behavioral support during the day-to-day camp program operations.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to learn quickly and use initiative.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively, patiently, and effectively.
• Able to help support other camp staff with children’s individual behavioral needs.
• A desire to be creative and innovative showing initiative with limited supervision.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• Be Enthusiastic and Approachable – Present an upbeat and pleasant personality with a helpful attitude towards all.
• Be a Problem Solver – Remain calm under pressure and deal with any situation wisely and selflessly and anticipate problems and opportunities and develop effective solutions.
• Be a Good Listener – Have a desire to create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
• Be Servant-Hearted – Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
• Be Willing to Grow – Be a teachable person of integrity.
• Passionate for building relationships with youth and children which is aligned with The Salvation Army Core Values, Hope, Service, Dignity, and Stewardship.
• Ability and 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.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.61 to $22.01 with a maximum of $26.41.

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. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.