Job Type: Summer position for Students in high school (Entering into grade 12) and post secondary

Job Location: 530 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House, BC

Salary: $15.60-$16.60 per hour

Hours: 30 hours/week, Monday to Saturday. Days, evenings and weekends

Application deadline: May 26, 2021

New Horizons Society for Autism & Special Needs is seeking applications for students interested in doing some administrative duties during their summer term of 2021.  The responsibilities and qualifications listed below are indicative of the typical skills and competencies needed for a variety of positions.

This position is funded under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative. To be eligible for this position, you must meet all eligibility requirements of the program. You must also be legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

Summer programs provide children the opportunity to improve self esteem, motor skills, creativity, and social skills through a variety of crafts, arts, and physical activities as well as excursions to local places of interest.

Work Performed

• Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator the Summer Program Staff is responsible for leading a Day Camp, Playgroup, Junior Camp, inclusion, or Youth Camp program at a specific site and for appropriate supervision of the program participants.
• Supervise the activities at a particular program location to ensure the care, safety and security of program participants.
• Plan and implement a varied recreational program involving crafts, active and quiet games, sports and special events for children.
• Maintain daily records of attendance, program activities and safety checks.
• Maintain inventory of program and first aid supplies.
• Use appropriate behavior modification techniques when supervising participants.
• Ensure that equipment, facilities and grounds are safe play areas for children.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers of participants on a daily basis.
• Ensure all New Horizons Society policies and practices are adhered to.
• Work cooperatively with other program partners.
• Provide a final written evaluation of the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum one year experience working with children preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs and or behavioral challenges is an asset.
• Able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Second language is an asset (Please indicate on resume).
• Applications must be in high school (Entering into grade 12) or post secondary and be returning to school in the fall.

To Apply

• Email your resume to: familyfirst100nhs@gmail.com
• In one paragraph please tell us why we should hire you for this position.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.