Job Title: Summer Respite and Recreation General Coordinator

Job Duration: TBD

Job Hours: Full Time/8:30 am- 4:00pm

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Reports To: Management Committee The reach program is a pilot project in development by the Vera Perlin Society. It is a recreation and leisure program designed to create social connections and a daily recreation program for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a secure and secure environment. The individual would be to responsible to develop, implement and deliver the program under the direction of management.

Responsibilities:

In cooperation with the management committee the general coordinator will

· Plan and deliver required staff training components

· Identify and solve problems and areas of concern for staff, parents/caregivers of participants and participants

· Deal with any parent/caregiver concerns

· Contribute to and facilitate staff evaluations (with program coordinators) and provide feedback for each staff member

· Process and screen participant applications as necessary

· Assist coordinators with resolving individual staff issues

· Communicate with coordinators regarding any pertinent issues that require attention

· Summarize staff timesheets and submit them to our administration office

· Ensure all participants names are submitted for the bus tendering process

· Participate in tendering process as requested by management committee

· Report all accidents/incidents and program concerns to management committee

· Visit program sites to monitor program activities regularly

· Monitor budget for program operation; purchase and maintain accurate records of all expenditures

· In cooperation with coordinators and assistant coordinators





· Inventory all supplies and set up schools

· Plan and deliver all camp program supplies

· Actively participate in the planning of all camp activities/special events

· Remain accessible to coordinators

· Assist with any escalated behaviours

· Lead weekly staff meetings

· Consult with parents/caregivers when necessary

· Meet daily with coordinators to discuss and evaluate the success of the Reach

· Assure all policies and procedures are being followed as outlined by Vera Perlin Society

· Maintain high levels of staff morale and conduct by providing leadership and support to all staff

Parameters of position: Maintain confidentially of participants at all times. To stay within the camp program confines and not make any changes without the consent of management committee.

Qualifications

· Program should possess a post secondary level of education in a relevant field as well as a professional knowledge of program development, implementation and evaluation

· Practical knowledge of existing program with sound supervisory experience in a recreation based setting

· Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

· Motivated, self starter

· Highly organized and detailed oriented

· Strong interpersonal and excellent oral & written communication skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential

· Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

· Valid class 5 driver’s license and use of car for duration of employment during business hours

· Provide a certificate of conduct with a vulnerable sector check that is valid within 30 days of hiring date.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Reach Program Coordinator (St. John's)
🏢 Vera Perlin Society
📍 St. John's