Job Posting

POSITION: CABIN COUNSELLOR
REPORTING TO: COUNSELLOR SUPERVISOR
JOB TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT, NON – BARGAINING (SEASONAL)
POSTED DATE: JUNE 12, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
EXPECTED START DATE: JUNE 19, 2023
CONTRACT END DATE: AUGUST 22, 2023

ABOUT TOWHEE
Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program treats youth with Mental Health issues complicated by
Learning Disabilities. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, Towhee positively changes the trajectory of kids and staffs
lives. This will be one of the most rewarding, magical and stimulating places you will ever work. We provide 10 days
of training covering behaviour management, counselling skills, CPI, mental health and learning disabilities.
If you are interested in a career in the social services, psychology or teaching and/or want to play a pivotal role
in supporting children and youth in feeling safe enough to be their genuine amazing selves – Towhee is the
place for you to get real experience, skill building, and be part of that change. Towhee is operated by the LDMH
(Learning Disabilities and Mental Health) Stream of CDI, a year-round children’s Mental Health Centre in
Toronto.

POSITION SUMMARY
Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking a Cabin Counsellor, to join our dynamic Camp Towhee team.
The successful candidate should be a relationship builder and team player, with a passion for understanding
and supporting children/youth, a willingness to learn about the impacts of mental health and learning
disabilities, and a passion for helping campers experience success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work in a team of three to act as the primary caregivers for a cabin of 6-8 campers throughout their
time at Camp Towhee
2. Accompany your cabin throughout the camp day, from wake-up to bedtime, while providing
emotional, social, and behaviour support
3. Work as part of the overall staff team by participating in the planning and implementation of special,
camp-wide theme programs and activities
4. Assist campers in reaching their previously identified therapeutic goals
5. Reassure and empowering campers during moments of anxiety and difficulty
6. Intervene in moments of conflict and challenging behaviour to deescalate, understand, collaborate and
repair
7. Promote social interactions, connections, friendships, and program engagement
8. Facilitate the development of greater social awareness, skills, and successes
9. Adhere to and interpret to other staff and campers the policies, practices and procedures of Camp
Towhee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
▪ Two (2) or more years in a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
▪ Previous professional experience working within a camp environment, strongly preferred
▪ Experience working with children and/or youth, preferably our population
▪ Personal, professional, or educational experiences in a related field
▪ Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of
authority of the position
▪ Must obtain a current and valid police records check with vulnerable sector screening
▪ Standard First Aid with CPR C
▪ Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background
and experiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ Fast-paced work environment
▪ Interacts with campers, other staff, supervisors/directors, family members, and visitors as required
▪ As needed requirement to lift children (up to 45 lbs.), in addition to bending, stooping, stretching,
squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs
▪ Participation in a 3-5 day canoe trip, involving paddling, portaging, hiking,
swimming, carrying equipment, and sleeping in tents
▪ Noise level can be moderate to loud
▪ Frequent physical activity including sitting, standing, walking, running, lifting and generally supporting
campers and staff in camp activities and games.
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COMPENSATION: $4550 ($2800 base salary + $1750 completion bonus)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please email your resume to hwenban@childdevelop.ca. You may also call 416-432-8327 to ask questions directly.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Child Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusivity & diversity in the workplace. We
actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not
limited to,
▪ First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
▪ members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual
beliefs, or place of origin;
▪ persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
▪ persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We
value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our
community.

ACCOMMODATION:
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Child
Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with
disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any
accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed
confidentially.
All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector
Check.
Note: All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory
Vaccination Policy.