Term: 2-3 month contract, 35 hrs/week (with possibility of extension)
Start Date: As early as mid June, or as agreed upon with successful candidates
Are you looking for a multi-disciplinary experience working collaboratively with a variety of professionals? Are you ready to have a great summer while supporting amazing kids?
ConnectWell Community Health, Autism Services, is seeking interested candidates with education in one of the following areas: Early Childhood Educator, Educational Assistant, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Child and Youth Worker or ABA Therapist (or related). We are looking for post-secondary students, recent graduates and experienced professionals to facilitate our Summer Programs for children and youth.
Qualifications:
• A degree or diploma (or working towards) in Early Childhood Education, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Behavioural Science, Developmental Service Worker, or Autism Services or equivalent experience
• Ability to prioritize tasks and strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
• Enthusiasm for providing a fun and energetic program for children and youth!
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and participate in daily summer program activities
• Work collaboratively with a team of supervisory professionals (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, BCBA, Behaviour Consultants)
• Creatively problem-solve to provide solutions to issues as they arise
• Other duties as assigned during program hours
Work Conditions
• Occasional light lifting and moving while working directly with active children
• May involve transporting clients in personal vehicle
• Interaction with coworkers, clients and their families
• Daily light cleaning duties following services
Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager
ConnectWell offers a competitive rate of pay for summer programs, which will be commensurate with experience, position and professional designation/education.
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to Jenny Smith at jsmith@connectwell.ca The application deadline is April 17, 2024.
ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact to Jenny Smith at jsmith@connectwell.ca to let us know how we can assist you.
ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening, which includes a criminal reference check and proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations. First Aid and CPR, as well as CPI training will be a condition of employment and can be provided to successful candidates.
Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.