Share Email Opening Title Arts Animator- Art: March Break Respite Camp  Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-22-00027   Open Date 11/25/2022   Number of Openings 3   Department Respite  Work type Casual  Grade None Specified  FTE 0  Posting Close Date 01/20/2023  Description Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate within our corporate No Boundaries strategic plan. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. The Creative Arts March Break Respite Camp is a day camp for children and youth with physical disabilities and developmental delays. Participants will interact and play through music, visual art, movement and drama. The goal of the program is to enable participants to have fun through creative, sensory and social experiences and to provide respite relief to families during the March Break school holiday (March 13-17, 2023). Successful candidates must be flexible to participate in training and meetings starting in February 10, 2023 after business hours or on weekends. An additional, mandatory full-team training session is being held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 (afternoon) and a full prep day on Sat. March 11, 2023. Key Responsibilities To lead visual arts with a partner To plan and deliver visual art activities with the artistic team to accommodate diverse needs of participants Demonstrated ability to enable creativity of others To work with an integrated group of children and youth using various forms of visual arts, e.g. clay, sculpture, painting, etc. Contribute to planning meetings/initiate/develop program of activities for the week Assist safe participation of clients Supervise lunch/break times of clients as needed Collaborate with program staff, volunteers and families Work as a team member, with Care Team and Artistic Team, in order to ensure programming goals are met Other duties as assigned Qualifications   BFA or college diploma/certificate in the arts/drama or equivalent Preferred education & experience in visual arts techniques and training/skills related to children and youth with developmental and acquired disabilities Additional related skill set such as music an asset Minimum of one-year experience in the practice of visual arts facilitation; 1:1 and group facilitation CPR HS (Heart Saver) Must be obtained prior to first day of employment Demonstrated expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating visual arts programs Demonstrated ability to encourage full participation in activity area Must be flexible, have the ability to assess the needs of individuals and quickly respond to needs Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with staff/clients/families Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to efficiently manage working hours Sound judgment, communication and ability to work independently at times Ability to lift, transfer, position, & feed participants ages 4 to 21 independently if needed and with support Ability to guide volunteers and one to one facilitators Ability to take direction         About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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