Summer Support Counsellor, Camp Towhee

Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking a Support Counsellor for their Camp Towhee program in Haliburton, Ontario. The Support Counsellor will assist cabin counsellors and campers, plan and facilitate camp-wide activities, and provide support and supervision to campers. The role requires 2+ years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience, and previous experience working with children and youth is preferred.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years in a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous professional experience working within a camp environment, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or youth.
• Experience with behaviour management and supportive counselling, strongly preferred
• Personal, professional, or educational experiences in a related field (education, recreation, social work, psychology, etc.).
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Must have/acquire a current and valid police records check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Must have/acquire Standard First Aid with CPR C.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences.