CAMP GENCHEFF
Job Opportunities
Positions
Camp Gencheff is a year-round facility for adults and children with intellectual and physical disabilities. We offer each client an opportunity to participate and develop physically and emotionally through a safe and fun camping experience. We do the majority of our hiring in the Spring of each year leading into our Summer Day Camp program. We do hire on occasion during the year, but Spring is certainly the busier time for hiring.
SUPPORT WORKER
We look for positive and enthusiastic support workers willing to work at our summer program and weekend respites! As a support worker, you will play an important role in providing a fun and safe environment for clients while giving quality care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for up to 3 clients during work time (ratios will switch throughout the day)
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Continually encourage and keep clients active and engaged in fun and challenging activities that meet clients’ needs while maintaining a safe environment
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Follow directions from management, supervisors and healthcare workers
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Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily programming plans
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Provide personal care and dietary assistance to clients
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Follow all camp policies and procedures
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Cleaning duties that must be performed during and after camp
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Responsible for assisting in properly lifting/transferring clients
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Interacting with clients and providing a fun camp experience
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Work in a team environment
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Administrative duties, as required
Qualifications:
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A clear Criminal Background Check required
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Being a post-secondary student or graduate from a post-secondary institution and/or certificate in a related field would be an asset (ie: Human Services or Educational Assistant)
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Experience working with people with disabilities is considered an asset
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First Aid and CPR are required before the job begins
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Must be available to work weekends, as respites are two weekends per month
If interested, please send your resume to admin@campgencheff.com. Please note, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
One-to-One Worker
We look for kind and understanding individuals who work as one-to-one workers during our weekend and day programs! As a one-to-one worker, you will be working with a child who has autism and high needs. Our one-to-one workers must be able to adapt quickly and problem-solve.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for working with one individual during the day
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Continually encourage and keep clients active and engaged in fun and challenging activities that meet clients’ needs while maintaining a safe environment
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Follow directions from management, supervisors and healthcare workers
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Follow and execute activities according to IBI or IEP (if applicable)
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Provide personal care and dietary assistance to clients
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Follow all camp policies and procedures
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Work in a team environment
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Administrative duties, as required
Qualifications
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A clear Criminal Background Check required
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Post-secondary student or graduate from a post-secondary institution and/or certificate in a related field (ie: Human Services or Educational Assistant)
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Experience working with people with disabilities, specifically those with autism
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Experience with IBI and IEPs
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First Aid and CPR are required before the job begins
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Must be available to work weekends, as respites are two weekends per month
If interested, please send your resume to admin@campgencheff.com. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.