The Summer Camp Volunteer plays a vital role in executing a variety of engaging activities tailored to the needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other learning and developmental delays. The Summer Camp Volunteer will help create a safe, organized, and positive camp environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and skill development while accommodating behavioral challenges.
Program details:
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June 29 – September 4 (Closed July 1 & Aug 3)
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Schedule - Monday - Saturday in between 8:30 AM -4:30 PM
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Setting: Clinic-based in Oakville
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate diverse daily activities, creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere
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Aid in picking activities, motivating team participation and imaginative thinking.
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Proactively encourage positive behavior and teamwork, addressing behavioral challenges as needed.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe activity environment at all times.
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Provide professional, positive, and respectful communication updates regarding behavior to caregivers
Qualifications:
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We encourage current university students pursuing careers in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Behaviour Analysis, Education, Early Childhood Development or Psychology.
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Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and legally authorized to work in Canada
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Experience in program coordination, recreationally-centered or community-based work is an asset.
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Experience working with a group of children with diverse needs is an asset.
What can Monarch House offer you
We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support, and guidance whenever you need it.
- Competitive compensation
- Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
- Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
- Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
- Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
- Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
- Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
- Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
- Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)
Meet your Monarch House team
Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.
Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.
Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program.
If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.
AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening
We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs. As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.
Important Information About Recruitment Communications
Be cautious of scam emails. Monarch House will only communicate with candidates using corporate email addresses ending in @monarchhouse.ca or @applytojob.com. If initial contact is made through Indeed or other job platforms, communication will transition to our corporate email shortly after.
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