Little Dragon Summer Day Camp

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT PERSON

Camp Little Dragon started as an outreach program for the community in the summer of 2001. It is a non profit camp that is dedicated to providing a safe and Christian environment for all children, no matter their faith, or economic circumstances. Day Care is expensive; often times consuming all or most of an individual's pay cheque. By having an inexpensive camp, as well as having one and two week bursaries, we are able to give children a safe and fun place to be without overly burdening or consuming a family's income.

Job Descriptions and Code of Conduct

No sounds are sweeter to the Director's ears than complimentary remarks made about the staff by members of the local community or parents/guardians. We are employed by Camp Little Dragon, St Georges of Forest Hill and the Diocese of Huron and we represent them as well. The actions of the staff indicate the type of camp we represent. Our behavior is representative of the camp telling everyone we meet, or everyone who sees us, the kind of camp we are.

Special Needs Support Person

It is the responsibility of the Special Needs Support Person to provide supervision for our special needs campers while attending our summer camp program.

• Keep confidentiality of campers at all times inside and outside of camp.
• To help integrate the child/children into the camp program.
• Help to create a Christ-like atmosphere.
• Be positive and supportive member of the camp leadership team.
• Have an understanding of and adhere to all camp policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff training and meetings as scheduled.
• To assist the child/children in the camp activities that he/she is capable of participating in.
• To assist the child in proper hygiene when necessary.
• To provide some quiet time for the child when needed.(some activities may be too loud or too busy for the child). The Fireside Room is available if the child requires some time away.
• The child/children not to be left unattended by the special needs support person or another counsellor.
• The special needs support person is to provide an updated police check, according to our Safe Church Policy.
• To assist the child/children with snack/lunch time routines, and to ensure that the child is well hydrated.
• To assist the child with the application of sunscreen.
• To encourage the child to participate in most areas of the program.
• To report on a daily basis to the parent of the child/children about how the child’s day was.
• To report to the camp committee at the end of each week with an update on how the week went for our special needs children, with any recommendations that should be put into place.
• To ensure that the child/children are given the respect that all others are given.

EXPECTATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to work as an effective team member with co-workers.
• Attend ALL training sessions and staff meetings.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the funding we receive for staff positions at Little Dragon Day Camp, we are an equal opportunity employer. Previous employment at Little Dragon Day Camp or membership at St Georges of Forest Hill Anglican Church does not guarantee an interview or a position at the Little Dragon Day Camp.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

• 4-8 weeks - (number of weeks to be determined)
• Training: a maximum of 30 hours (unpaid)
• Work Hours: 40 hours/week with two - 20 min. unpaid breaks per day.
• Hours of work are 8 hour shifts with various starting and finishing times between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. These shifts will change at the beginning of each week.

TRAINING:

There will be four (4) unpaid staff training days that ALL camp employees must be able to attend.

• Fri, May 6 - meet & greet with pizza 6:00-8:00 pm
• Sat, May 28 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Sat, June 11 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Sat, June 25 - 9:30 am - 4 pm

SALARY:

Special Needs Support Person salary to be negotiated depending on experience. Salary is paid once a month with payment being on the 25th of each month by automatic deposit.