Day Camp Counselor-Respite Care (Summer student-term position)

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros focuses on relationships as the foundation of our programs, enabling clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.

Enviros Principles of Practice

Enviros’ Principle Based Practice is a model that utilizes principles to guide and drive action in practice, serving as a decision-making tool in our interventions addressing critical areas of need, and providing foundational support for the crucial work we do, incorporating strengths and culture into our day-to-day interactions. This model ensures a holistic approach is taken when supporting people.

Our nine principles can be found on our website.

The Program – Respite Care Connection

The Respite Care Connection promotes, strengthens, and preserves the right for children with developmental disabilities to have a permanent home. The program works toward this goal by providing caregivers of the children and youth with respite to give them time to take care of themselves and their other children. The Respite Care Connection is a community-based program for children and youth aged 6-17 years.

The Position - Day Camp Counselor (Child and Youth Worker)

The Day Camp Counselor in the Respite Care Connection program will participate in and supervise recreational activities for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Clients have diagnoses such as ADHD, FASD, and ASD, and the program focuses on strengthening self-esteem, skill development, and socialization skills. This is facilitated in a fun, structured, and safe environment with a ratio of one staff to three youth. This position is Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30. There is an opportunity to continue employment after the summer.

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector
• Current First Aid and CPR ‘C’
• Have a valid Class 5 license and clean driving record
• Have a vehicle in good condition that can be used for work
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities is an asset

To be eligible, individuals must:

• be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• have some training or experience in the field;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Job type: Full time (Overtime might be required based on the program needs)

Competition for this posting closes when a suitable candidate has been found.

Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

Enviros is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.