Summer Camp Facilitator

Monarch House; Langley Vale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Camp Facilitator to lead engaging activities for children with autism and developmental delays. This role involves creating a supportive and positive camp environment, encouraging teamwork and creativity while addressing behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavior intervention and a background in psychology or special education. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families, while enjoying competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture. If you are ready to inspire and empower young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supervision hours for clinicians

Access to mentorship and resources

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work options

Paid Time Off

Unlimited employee discounts

Mileage coverage

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is essential.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct engaging camp activities for children with ASD.
• Maintain a safe and organized camp environment while encouraging teamwork.

Skills

Behavior Intervention

Team Coordination

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Summer Camp Facilitator plays a vital role in planning and leading a variety of engaging camp activities tailored to the needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other learning and developmental delays. The Lead Instructor Therapist will create a safe, organized, and positive camp environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and skill development while accommodating behavioral challenges.

Commencement date:

SURREY: July 7-11, July 14-18, August 5-8, and August 11-15
LANGLEY: July 21 – 25, July 28 - Aug 1, Aug 18 - Aug 22, and Aug 25- Aug 29
Location: Guildford and Langley
Schedule: 8AM – 12:30 noon or 8AM - 3PM (depends on demands)
Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, organize, and conduct camp activities that are suitable for different age groups and consistent with the camp's summer theme and mission.
2. Coordinate and oversee diverse daily activities, creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere for all campers.
3. Aid campers in picking activities, motivating team participation and imaginative thinking.
4. Proactively encourage positive behavior and teamwork, addressing behavioral challenges as needed.
5. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp activity environment at all times.
6. Design activities to maximize key learning objectives and ensure they are safe and supportive of skill development.
7. Adapt to changing conditions and routines, providing creative solutions to maintain a positive and engaging environment.
8. Complete incident reports in Microsoft Teams within 24 hours as per regional requirements.
9. Provide professional, positive, and respectful communication updates regarding behavior to caregivers.

Qualifications:

1. Experience as a Behaviour Interventionist, working in ABA, working with children, and those with challenging behavior a large benefit.
2. Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and legally authorized to work in Canada.
3. Experience working with clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
4. Experience in program coordination, recreationally-centered or community-based work is a plus.
5. Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.

What can Monarch House offer you?

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset.
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians.
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible).
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only).
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians only).
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians.
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days.
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more).
• Mileage covered (for staff travelling to multiple centers and/or the community).

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.