205–568 Seymour St. Vancouver BC, V6B 3J5 / T: (604) 684-1701 / F: (604) 684-1741
Position: ART THERAPIST Reports to: Director Position Status: Volunteer Contract Placement date: Camp Moomba: July 26th – July 31st, 2015 th
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Onsite Training: Camp Elphinstone June 20 – 21 , 2015 Preparation: Estimated 1 day a week of planning leading up to camp Note: Accommodation & food are provided for training days and week of camp. Situation: The YMCA of Greater Vancouver has been offering youth and young adults from the Lower Mainland and abroad rewarding camping experiences for over 95 years. As one of the largest providers of residential, day and international camping experiences in Canada, the YMCA serves approximately 4000 children and young adults each summer. Since 1997, the Moomba Society has remained focused and committed to bettering the lives of children impacted by HIV/AIDS. Camp Moomba operates in partnership with the YMCA to offer a specialized one-‐week summer camp for kids aged 6-‐17 who are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Nature & Scope: Working alongside the Program Coordinator & Director, the Art Therapist will be primarily responsible for leading and facilitating individual and group art therapy sessions for children and group leaders. Therapists must have a genuine care for kids and their well-‐being, be sensitive to their needs, and be able to identify potential issues, communicate effectively with youth and feel competent in resolving camper behavior issues that may arise. This will be done through clear collaboration and communication with the campers, Group Leaders, Staff/Camper Support Worker, other Therapists and the Camp Coordinator, when/if necessary. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to the common values and principles of the YMCA and Moomba. Additionally, they must be child-‐focused and an excellent role model. He/she will be a self-‐starter, motivated, organized, and capable of creating a positive sense of belonging within the camp community. The successful applicant will be required to live on-‐site at Camp Moomba/YMCA Camp Elphinstone for all of staff training and the entire week of camp. Responsibilities: As a member of the creative team, the Art Therapist will be expected to: • Working with Program Coordinator & Director to put together art programming. Including; obtaining of all supplies by donation to execute said programs • Plan, Lead and Facilitate individual and group art therapy sessions appropriate to the ages and abilities of cabin group (Groups sessions can range from 4 to 30) • Responsible for program delivery throughout the camp week • Write individual session notes and write summary at the end of camp for camper files • Work cooperatively with other staff member to meet goals of camp • Debrief daily with the Program Coordinator & Director • Assist with or take part in camp-‐wide programming • Manage the cabin group dynamics to ensure a positive experience for all campers • Manage the behaviors of the cabin group to ensure all campers are emotionally and physically safe and to ensure that all campers feel supported and nurtured Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree combined with an Art Therapy degree from a recognized educational institution • Experience working as an Art Therapist and/ or Counsellor dealing with clients struggling with issues of grief and loss and/or at risk youth • Minimum two years facilitating groups • Membership of the Canadian Art Therapy Association and/or BC Art Therapy Association or equivalent governing ethical body required • Must clear a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search • Experience working in a camp environment is an asset Additional Assets & Opportunities • Prior experience in a residential outdoor recreation setting or working with children and youth who are impacted by HIV/AIDS Competencies: Commitment to Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction. Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the Association. Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results. Flexibility/Managing Change: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions. Self-‐Management: Works independently within prescribed parameters, can discern the relevance of issues and communicate them effectively to supervisor. Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals. Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resume by May 15th, 2015 Mairin Pybus-‐Keane Executive Director -‐ The Moomba Society Email: [email protected] 205-‐568 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC, V6B 3J5 Tel: 604-‐684-‐1701 Fax: (604) 684-‐1741 This position is open to all male and female applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted