Job Description

Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is a charitable organization committed to the provision of adapted music education opportunities for persons with exceptionalities. Our approach is strengths-based and individualized, and allows for each student to reach their full potential in a supportive and professional environment.

Lotus Centre is hiring casual support staff for our Sunday music camps, with the possibility of full time summer employment and extended work in other areas of direct services within our organization. Our camp program runs out of our Kanata location and serves students between the ages of 5 to 21 with a wide range of additional support needs. We are looking for a qualified individual who is available work Sundays during the school year from 12:30-4:30pm and March Break (full time hours). There is potential for full time summer employment and other employment in direct services. The ideal candidate is someone with previous experience supporting the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children with exceptionalities who is also comfortable working with individuals who are non-verbal and require high-levels of physical and personal support. No prior musical experience or background is required for this position. We encourage applications from students who are looking to gain hands-on experience while pursuing their post-secondary education.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada.

Qualifications:

? Post-secondary education (ongoing or completed) in field of human services (ex: DSW, SSW, ECE, CYC, behaviour science, etc.), and/or equivalent experience working with individuals with developmental/cognitive/physical disabilities

? First Aid/CPR training considered an asset
? CPI/BMS training considered an asset
? Satisfactory vulnerable sector police background check

Additional Skills:

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Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

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Ability to appropriately manage extreme behaviours and crisis situations

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Good oral and written communication skills in English
? Basic French language knowledge considered an asset

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Cooperation and respect for team members

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High level of patience and a non-judgment attitude

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Help students navigate challenges in educational and social environments with kindness and empathy

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Assist students in daily-living and personal support tasks such as feeding, toileting, and dressing

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Ensure student safety and supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities

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Work alongside other support staff and educational leads in establishing appropriate strategies and goals for each student
? Maintain a clean and organized work environment and assist in the facilitation of program activities (e.g. craft, clean-up, activity preparation)
? Promote an inviting, welcoming, and positive culture for students and their families
? Communicate with parents in an objective and considerate manner

Working Conditions:

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Requires light to moderate physical effort and exertion in a variety of normal positions: sitting, standing, walking.

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Lifting up to 25lbs is required

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Physical environment may include exposure to loud noises, bodily fluids, communicable disease, and physical/verbal aggression

Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is community to workplace diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Equivalencies will be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to outlined demonstrated equivalent qualifications in their cover letter. Applicants selected for an interview will be requested to contact the organization as soon as possible to discuss accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Work Location: In person