Town of Ingersoll Hiring For Behavioural Inclusion Counsellor at Ingersoll, ON Full Time

Invites applications for the position of:

Behavioural Inclusion Counsellor (Summer Camp)

Position Overview

Working as part of the Town of Ingersoll’s Summer Camp team, the Behavioural Inclusion Counsellor is

responsible for planning for the inclusion and supervision of camp participants with special needs. The

incumbent will work one-on-one with parents, campers and fellow Camp Counsellors to develop individual

support plans and interventions; provide guidance and instruction; and ensure best practices are embedded

in day camp programming.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to post-secondary students currently enrolled in psychology or

behavioural sciences who are interested in obtaining valuable and meaningful work experiences in pursuit of

their post-graduate career. To be deemed eligible you must be:

between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;

a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration

and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,

have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance

with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Start Date & Hours per Week

Seven consecutive weeks, commencing July 4, 2022 / 40 hours per week. Mandatory planning/training

scheduled the week of June 27, 2022.

Required Certifications, Licenses, Training, etc.

Current Level C Standard First Aid & CPR Certification.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification.

Crisis Prevention (CPI) considered an asset.

Any additional certifications demonstrating applicable experience working with children ages 4-12.

Qualifications

Post-secondary studies in psychology, behavioural science, or another relevant area of study,

combined with previous experience working with children with inclusion/special needs.

Solid understanding of inclusion methods, best practices, and approaches.

Demonstrated aptitude and passion for delivering an engaging and inclusive camp experience.

Exceptional leadership capabilities, sensitivity, and problem-solving skills.

A commitment to health and safety and an understanding of how to mitigate against various

risks/hazards.

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently in an outdoor and

aquatic environment.

Available to attend required training and to work the full eight weeks of summer camp programming.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please submit the following documents no later than

January 3, 2022:

1. Your resume;

2. Copies of your First Aid, High Five, CPI and any other relevant certifications; and

3. The 2022 Summer Student Application Form.

Please include your vaccination status and whether or not you require accommodation

Full application and submission instructions are detailed on the 2022 Summer Student Application Form

available at https://www.ingersoll.ca/employment-opportunities/

Please be advised that all successful applicants will be required to obtain and present a clear Vulnerable

Sector Check at their own cost before the first day of camp.

The Town of Ingersoll is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations available to

applicants with disabilities upon request and throughout the recruitment process.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of

Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine suitability for the position

advertised.