Camper Support Specialist - THCR

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. The Camper Support Specialist is responsible for supporting camp staff in meeting the mental health, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of their campers and providing direct support to campers.

Requirements

• Deliver training on areas such as mental health, positive behavior management, bullying, disclosures, and appropriate responses to situations that may occur at camp
• Provide on-going coaching and support to camp staff as it relates to meeting camper mental, behavioral, social, and emotional needs
• Ensure proper response, follow-through and debrief on situations arising with campers
• Handle cases of suspected abuse and neglect in line with Tim Camps Wellness Standards
• Support campers and families by making referrals to support services in their home communities
• Work collaboratively and communicate with camper families, the camp management team, wellness team, and Camper Support Manager to meet the best interests of the camper
• Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
• Join and support campers participating in program activities
• Practice and coach staff through strengths-based individual and group behavior management strategies
• Model healthy choices and emotional maturity

Benefits

• Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract
• Bonus when you refer employees
• Contract completion bonus
• Bonus for staff working on our French-speaking site