Job Title: Camp Facilitator

Status: Temporary, Part-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday (possible work on evenings and weekends)

Hours: 21 hrs/ week
Grid: 12
Wage: $28.32/hour - $32.51 (starting $28.32)

Start Date: June 1' 2023
End Date: June 1' 2024

Posting Date: May 11, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that internal applicants must apply by May 17, 2022, internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply – position will remain open until filled.

Opportunity

DIVERSEcity is recruiting for a Regular, Part-Time position of Camp Facilitator. This position is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of the Spring and Summer Camps for children, youth and their families. The Camp Facilitator will work in consultation with the DIVERSEcity staff and other local service providers to register children and youth for camps based on their identified needs. The Camp Facilitator will collaborate with the greater team in order to implement Camp activities that support the child participants to build self esteem, positive self identity, cultural diversity, rights and responsibilities, and connection to nature through play-based methodologies.

The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about providing meaningful, engaging, culturally responsive activities for children and youth, be highly organized and able to develop relationships with families, staff members and service delivery partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and coordination in the planning, development, and administration of the various seasonal camps.
• Collaborating with the camp staff, implement identified camp curriculum to meet the needs of the child and youth participants.
• Facilitate the support of parents through referrals and connection to other DIVERSEcity staff members.
• Working with camp staff to provide behavioural intervention and support for children to assist in their healthy development.
• Communicate with families about the child’s participation, as needed.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment in which children can interact and play. Observe and removes potential hazards.
• Maintains camp registrations, statistics and prepares program reports as required by funder and agency.
• Keep informed of new developments in child development and middle childhood.
• Attend program planning/review meetings, monthly team meetings, all staff meetings, and special meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree in social services, humanities, or other relevant field of work and more than 2 years of relevant work in the community/social services sector.
• Demonstrated leadership experienced in working with middle years children in a group setting
• Demonstrated experience in developing adaptive and innovative group activities, in response to identified community needs.
• Easily builds rapport and relationships with families and local service providers through genuine connection.
• Experience working with diverse and multi-lingual groups.
• Knowledge of refugee, newcomer, and migration challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, communication skills, discretion and judgement.
• The ability to work collectively in a team environment.
• Strong English language written skills and fluency in an additional language is an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management, computer (MS Office, Teams) and database skills.
• First Aid Certification required.

This position requires union membership. A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend of remote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at (recruitment@dcrs.ca). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at https://www.dcrs.ca/.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.