EXPECTED START DATE: JUNE 13TH, 2022

CONTRACT END DATE: AUGUST 22ND, 2022

LOCATION: Haliburton

ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE.

CDI is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services toapproximately 3,500 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote

and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child

development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.

ABOUT TOWHEE

Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program treats youth with Mental Health issues complicated byLearning Disabilities. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, Towhee positively changes the trajectory of kids and staffslives. This will be one of the most rewarding, magical and hardest places you will ever work. We provide 10 daysof 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 rolein supporting children and youth in feeling safe enough to be their genuine amazing selves – Towhee is theplace 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 inToronto.

POSITION SUMMARY

CDI is seeking an Office Administrator, to join our dynamic Camp Towhee team. The successful candidateshould be a relationship builder and team player, with a passion for understanding and supporting

children/youth and a willingness to learn about the impacts of mental health and learning disabilities. The candidate should also have experience in administration, specifically in regards to answering phone calls and

emails, organizing documents, and supporting the operation of a daily schedule. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Office Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the

efficient running of the camp office. This role also has many opportunities to get involved with campers, during the day and in the evenings, which will sometimes be requires depending on camp needs and the office

administrator’s skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing administrative support services (typing, answering phones, emailing, ordering supplies,driving to and from town, etc.).

2. Coordinating transportation and ordering busses for trips and training events.

3. Greeting and directing visitors and volunteers.

4. Assisting with book-keeping and maintaining a clear accounting system.

5. Assisting the directors and other supervisors and staff in managing day to day camp operations.

6. Scheduling of staff coverage.

7. Assistance with photography and social media.

8. Preparation and maintenance of camper records and databases (CampBrain, CYSIS, etc).

WORKING CONDITIONS

▪ Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, or Monday to Saturday with a few days off between each camp session (every 2 weeks)

▪ Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.

▪ Fast-paced work environment.

▪ Interacts with campers, staff, and visitors on a daily basis

▪ Regular to frequent physical requirements, and as needed, to bend, stoop, stretch, squat, push and pulling, and sit and walk, in addition to occasionally climbing stairs.

▪ Noise level can be moderate to loud.

Note: All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

COMPENSATION: Towhee offers competitive camp salaries, which include room/board, and are subject to applicant qualifications and previous experience. Staff Accommodation can be provided if needed.

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.