WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work workplace.

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the accompanist ensures the safety and integration into a group of a child with special needs. She or he intervenes in crisis situations or situations deemed to be problematic. He or she stimulates children with special needs, interacts with them and sees to their integration into the group. He or she equips the animators to allow them to intervene adequately during minor incidents and develops intervention plans.

He or she communicates with the parents and the administration about the various interventions carried out, follows up with the young people and completes the intervention reports. He or she ensures the smooth running of the transition period at the end of the day. In addition, he or she leads group activities and makes recommendations to management regarding the young person's participation in day camp activities following interventions carried out.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in family/youth studies, social work, psychoeducation or a related field AND some years of experience in youth programs or a related field

OR

High school diploma AND several years of experience in a related field

AND





Facilitator Aptitude Diploma (DAFA) (Or be available for the training offered)

HIGH FIVE Principle of Healthy Child Development Certificate (Or be available for training offered)

Valid CPR and Basic First Aid certificates (Or be available for training offered)

Experience

- Group facilitation, teaching and training of programs for youth with special needs
- Children's group animation
- Intervention with young people who may be experiencing personal difficulties
- Application of policies, procedures and regulations
- Use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email and Internet browsing software

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

French Essential / Bilingual an asset

OTHER INFORMATION

Conditions of employment

Be available for required training offered evenings and weekends from May 10 to June 26 (approximately 8 days of training)

AND

Obtain a reliability status. This process includes verifying the existence of a criminal record for services offered to vulnerable persons. Due to COVID-19, health and safety measures are in place.

The selection process will take place virtually.

START DATE

May 10th, 2022

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.

📌 Accompanist (Quebec City)
🏢 CFMWS
📍 Quebec City