Inclusion Support Staff at City of Richmond Hill

Job Details

Salary

$15.50–$16.00 an hour

Job type

Part-time

Full Job Description

Posting Id

1612

Number of Positions

1

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation and Culture Services

Shift

Monday to Sunday

Rate of Pay

$15.50 – $16.00 Hourly

Job Length/End Date

Job Type

Part-Time

Posting Type

Internal and External

Posting Date

08/17/2022

Application Deadline

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff responsibilities will include the integration of program participants with disabilities into a recreational program by providing one on one support where required. Inclusion Support Staff will prepare support strategies with an emphasis on age appropriateness and respect for individuality. The Inclusion Support Staff will act as liaison between the parents, participants, and staff in the form of pre-entrance meetings, updates, and problem solving to ensure all participants with disabilities are fully included in the recreation programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support to a participant with a disability to ensure they are actively involved in program activities.
• Modify programs to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Work with the Volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
• Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
• Report to work in sufficient time to ensure the program is ready to start on time.
• Provide a list of supplies/equipment needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g., attendance records, drop-in sheets, list of hours worked, etc.
• Ensure the safety of participants, facilities, and equipment at all times.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants
• Wear assigned uniform/name tag
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during, and outside regular programming hours.
• Maintain excellent public relations at all times.
• Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator.
• Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s) and of the Community Services Department.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic, and well-groomed manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities Cont’d (If applicable)

Education and Experience

• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 4 – 12 years
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B certification
• Candidates must be minimum 15 years of age.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Background experience and an eagerness to work with children with a disability.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Please note, to be considered for a career opportunity at the City of Richmond Hill, you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (or the World Health Organization). You may also be required to receive any COVID-19 boosters recommended by public health authorities. The City of Richmond Hill will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code.