Inclusion Support Assistant, CNIB Lake Joe
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Full-time
Compensation CAD620
~USD436
Posted about 3 years ago
Responsibilities
CNIB Lake Joe is a fully accessible lakefront facility located in Muskoka providing a unique blend of recreation, skills training, social interaction and personal discovery in a safe, inclusive environment. Two hours north of Toronto, Lake Joe stretches over 12.5 acres of waterfront property on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. Staff and volunteers provide a wide range of high-quality programs to people of all ages who are living with sight loss.
The Inclusion Support Assistant will hold guest experience and inclusion as the highest priorities while providing safe recreational opportunities for guests of all ages and abilities. This position will be the main point of contact for providing support to guests requiring additional attention and assistance. They will also take a leadership role in assisting with staff training, overseeing sensory room programming, adaptive equipment and planning modified programs/activities. They will support other program areas as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Energetically and inclusively support recreation programs (i.e., crafts, games, campfires, waterfront activities, etc.) for guests of all ages and abilities
- Oversee the administration and use of the sensory room
- Assist guests with daily life skills, as needed (i.e., providing reminders about routines and hygiene)
- Welcome guests on arrival day and provide orientation support, as needed
- Assist guests in the event of an emergency and when necessary
- Work with program staff to design modified program plans for guests with additional needs
- Other duties as assigned