Special Needs Program Staff TR0001

Location: Various location's in North District
Period of Employment: July - August up to 35 hours, Training end of June
Date and Time: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wage: $12.30 per hour
Application Deadline: Friday April 13, 2012 4:00pm

• * All applicants must specify job title and location when applying.
• * Current staff interested in this opportunity should submit a late scheduling form directing it to the staffing co-ordinator listed below. Please attach your resume.

Responsibilities:

• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.
• Provides support to participants ensuring that programs are modified to promote an inclusive environment.
• Advocates on behalf of participants.
• Ensures that consistent behaviour management techniques are followed.
• Complies with health and safety procedures when assisting participants with personal hygiene (i.e. Diaper change, feeding etc.), lifts, transfers and life skills.
• Reviews participant files and communicates information with appropriate staff.
• Assists with and/or administers medication.
• Maintains an inventory of all program equipment and ensures that it is kept in a state of good repair.
• Reports any damage to equipment and orders supplies.
• Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
• Assists with the delivery of special events.
• Visits/supports various locations.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience with or knowledge of disability issues.
• Relevant education is an asset.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification may be preferred for certain programs/camps.

Apply Today

To apply for this position, mail, fax or hand-deliver your application form, resume and cover letter which describes your qualifications in relation to the qualifications required to:

• Kathy Lytle, Recruitment Co-ordinator
  North York Civic Centre
  5100 Yonge St., 3rd Floor
  North York, ON
  M2N 5V7
  
  Fax: (416) 395-7886
  

Contact for more information

Community Recreation Programmer: Matt Hilts
416-395-6183
email:mhilts@toronto.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.