Careers

Description

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

Location

This position is required to work in person at various sites across the City.  Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of supportive interventions for students who exhibit self-regulation, social, emotional, physical, and/or medical needs. Your leadership and ability to coach others is supported by cultural and ability sensitivity, and related experience supporting individuals with special needs.

In keeping with the goals of our corporate strategic plan and department business strategy, the Specialized Program Instructor – Behaviour & Inclusion Specialist - will be responsible for providing program support to participants in the City’s Summer Camp programs. Times and days may vary based on the program and participant requirements but is based on a day camp schedule with approximate hours of 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday during the months of July and August. This position reports to the Recreation Programmer. Travel within Burlington may be required of this position.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conflict resolution and supporting individual participants with behavioural needs
• Managing Personal care requirements of participants in program which may include physical demands of hygiene, toileting, feeding, lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment.
• Supporting staff with conflict resolution practices and coaching through behaviour management principles
• Assisting with the evaluation of programs
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Adhering to pre-established risk management practices
• Coaching and mentorship of Program Leaders

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral needs in a variety of settings. Candidate will have experience coaching or teaching staff with demonstrated teamwork, organizational and planning skills, as is knowledge of current recreation trends. It is considered an asset to possess or be working towards a post-secondary diploma or degree as Educational Assistant, Child & Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field of study. Other experience considered an asset includes training in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sign language, and assistive technology.

The incumbent will also be responsible for presenting the following qualifications:

• Current Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Behaviour Management Systems Training or equivalent
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Position will require occasional travel around Burlington. Must be able to provide own transportation.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.

Additional Information

All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.  For more information on this policy, please click on the following link: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.