Volunteer Opportunities
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Do you have a love for animals and a passion for helping people?
One of the key aspects that make the Dreamcatcher™ programs successful are the many dedicated volunteers who commit their time to giving their time and talents. Volunteers assist in the following ways: 1. Care for the animals 2. Assist with general maintenance of the Dreamcatcher™ site 3. Help implement programs and special events 4. Fund raise 5. Provide in-kind services such as bookkeeping, public relations, participating as a volunteer director on the board and much more |
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To get started please complete and submit this Volunteer Application Form
Employment Opportunities
Event Planner
Dreamcatcher™ is looking for an Event Planner to join our team in our Ardrossan office. The Event Planner will plan, develop, and orchestrate multiple events throughout the year to promote the products and services offered at Dreamcatcher™. They will assist our Marketers in creating and distributing positive branding messages and collateral for the company's products and services, and work in tandem with the Volunteer Coordinator to find new volunteers. The ideal person for this position has a dynamic personality and is passionate about animals, helping people, promoting, and entertaining. This candidate should have previous relevant experience and be interested in learning new techniques. To succeed in this role, he/she should be goal-driven and have strong communication skills.
The ideal candidate will:
Job Requirements
About the Position
This position allows for up to 30 hours per week for approximately 16 weeks and is paid at $17 per hour.
Please email jess@dreamcatcherassociation.com to submit your resume.
Dreamcatcher™ is looking for an Event Planner to join our team in our Ardrossan office. The Event Planner will plan, develop, and orchestrate multiple events throughout the year to promote the products and services offered at Dreamcatcher™. They will assist our Marketers in creating and distributing positive branding messages and collateral for the company's products and services, and work in tandem with the Volunteer Coordinator to find new volunteers. The ideal person for this position has a dynamic personality and is passionate about animals, helping people, promoting, and entertaining. This candidate should have previous relevant experience and be interested in learning new techniques. To succeed in this role, he/she should be goal-driven and have strong communication skills.
The ideal candidate will:
- Brainstorm events and schedule them in advance with the CEO and/or Managers of Dreamcatcher™
- Align event activities with business priorities, while implementing event concepts and themes
- Prepare and work within event budgets
- Organize registration of participants, prepare programs and promotional material, and publicize seminars/events
- Work alongside the Marketers to arrange pre-marketing of the events and/or take the necessary steps to promote the events
- Coordinate all logistical elements for a successful event including coordinating supplies, staff, volunteers, entertainment, etc.
- Order supplies needed for events and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion
- Provide on-site event management: overseeing and delegating where needed for set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations
- Anticipate attendee needs and prepare against potential risks
- Supervise staff at events, assign duties, and provide general direction
- Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise on the event day
- Develop and conduct pre- and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes while arranging feedback from attendees on the effectiveness of each event
- Arrange for photos of the event and post-marketing of its success
- Reconcile and report on event finances to the Manager of Operations
Job Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the field of hospitality, tourism, public relations, management, or another related field
- Strong problem solver, able to independently make decisions
- Positive team player
- Experienced in event and project management with a record of successful events
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to demonstrate exceptional service, public relation, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinking
- Ability to lead a large team and delegate tasks effectively
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Expert time management skills
- Marketing skills
- Financial savvy, with the ability to adhere to plan budgets
- Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the business needs. This may include occasional weekends, evenings and holidays
- Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons
- Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to site in all road conditions
About the Position
This position allows for up to 30 hours per week for approximately 16 weeks and is paid at $17 per hour.
Please email jess@dreamcatcherassociation.com to submit your resume.
Behaviour Interventionist
Our interventionists work in collaboration with parents, teachers and specialized teams to meet the needs and goals of the individual. This program is designed to help persons with special needs, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral and emotional challenges.
Our skilled professionals work one to one with our participants and each individual session is specifically tailored to suit the participant’s skill-building needs. All participant involvement in the program is overseen by a Registered Psychologist through consistent consultation and treatment goal monitoring.
Behavioural Interventionists must be skilled in assisting participants’ to
Tasks
Qualifications
*This position is a Contract Basis.
*Extensive experience working with horses is required and farm experience is an asset.
*Working in outdoor conditions year-round is expected.
*Willingness to undergo on the job training prior to the position start is a must.
Our interventionists work in collaboration with parents, teachers and specialized teams to meet the needs and goals of the individual. This program is designed to help persons with special needs, mental health diagnoses, and behavioral and emotional challenges.
Our skilled professionals work one to one with our participants and each individual session is specifically tailored to suit the participant’s skill-building needs. All participant involvement in the program is overseen by a Registered Psychologist through consistent consultation and treatment goal monitoring.
Behavioural Interventionists must be skilled in assisting participants’ to
- Decrease negative and/or aggressive behaviours
- Improve social and communication skills
- Improve emotional regulation skills
- Improve coping skills
- Build empathy
- Improve self-help and self-care skills
- Reduce anxiety symptoms
- Provide vocational skills
- Enhance safety in their homes, schools, and communities
- Provide referrals for other services if necessary
Tasks
- Provide Behaviour and Emotional Management Services; Skill Building Services; Vocational Training; Therapeutic Recreation Camps, Groups and other therapeutic services to the clients of the Business, as requested by the Business which is defined primarily in the context of Animal Assisted Interventions where deemed appropriate
- Maintain competency in their profession and in Animal Assisted Interventions
- Work within the homes of the Business’s clients where deemed necessary and approved
- Collaborate with caregivers, teachers and all other professionals as necessary and approved
- Work within the community of the client as necessary and approved
- Creatively design treatment plans and group / camp /sessions when necessary
- Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in a helping profession as approved by the Director
- Have demonstrated experience in working with the special needs populations, including but not limited to working successfully with people with autism, FASD, brain injury and other neurodevelopmental disorders and be a member in good standing with their governing professional body if applicable
- Be willing to train and consult in areas where they require information/guidance
- Carry the Professional Liability and General Liability Insurance prescribed by their respective professional body where possible; those who do not qualify for this will be covered under Dreamcatcher’s insurance
- Provide a Child Welfare record check and a security clearance detail with their Local Police Services as outlined in the Policy and Standards Manual set out by the Business
- Maintain client confidentiality in a manner prescribed by their governing professional body and by the Business
- Maintain client and animal ethical responsibilities at all times
- Maintain client files in a manner prescribed by the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the business as well as its ethical codes of conduct
*This position is a Contract Basis.
*Extensive experience working with horses is required and farm experience is an asset.
*Working in outdoor conditions year-round is expected.
*Willingness to undergo on the job training prior to the position start is a must.
Registered Psychologist / Clinical Social Worker
Contract Job
Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is a psychology private practice located on a ranch in Ardrossan, Alberta. Dreamcatcher’s population includes children and youth with neurodevelopmental challenges, multiple mental health diagnoses, trauma, addictions, emotional and behavioural concerns as well as people with a variety of disabilities. Dreamcatcher™ also provides services to adults with a range of life issues and people with complex needs.
Dreamcatcher™ therapists work in a natural setting with animals while conducting counselling and therapy sessions. Dreamcatcher™ is recruiting for a Registered Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker who is cross trained in Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine Facilitated Counselling (EFC) methods. Experience in other mediums such as Talk, Art, Play, EMDR and Sand Tray therapies is an asset. The candidate will work on contract with the private practice starting with part-time hours with the intention of moving into a full-time contract position. A candidate willing to work evening or weekend hours is preferred and work hours can be flexible. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and be registered with their respective regulatory body. Social Workers must be on the Clinical Registry and Psychologists must be fully registered. Only those applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews. Dreamcatcher™ thanks all applicants.
Statement of Qualifications:
1. Registered Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of a Master’s degree.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with complex needs consisting of multiple mental health diagnoses, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral issues, addictions and/or trauma backgrounds.
3. Must have horse experience.
4. Must have a compassionate understanding and appreciation for animals of all species as well as for nature.
5. Must have a minimum of basic training in AAT and EFC or be willing to train.
6. Must be willing to work outdoors in all conditions if necessary, all seasons of the year.
7. Must be flexible in joining a growing team and be open to balancing a variety of tasks.
Assets:
1. Being of Indigenous Descent is a strong asset.
2. Preference will be given to those applicants with horse experience.
3. Being approved providers for FNIHB is preferred.
4. Being skilled in Assessments is preferred.
Please apply to: Eileen Bona
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, AB
T8G 2C4
780-809-1047
Or Email: eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com OR Fax #: (780) 809-1046
Deadline: Open
Contract Job
Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is a psychology private practice located on a ranch in Ardrossan, Alberta. Dreamcatcher’s population includes children and youth with neurodevelopmental challenges, multiple mental health diagnoses, trauma, addictions, emotional and behavioural concerns as well as people with a variety of disabilities. Dreamcatcher™ also provides services to adults with a range of life issues and people with complex needs.
Dreamcatcher™ therapists work in a natural setting with animals while conducting counselling and therapy sessions. Dreamcatcher™ is recruiting for a Registered Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker who is cross trained in Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine Facilitated Counselling (EFC) methods. Experience in other mediums such as Talk, Art, Play, EMDR and Sand Tray therapies is an asset. The candidate will work on contract with the private practice starting with part-time hours with the intention of moving into a full-time contract position. A candidate willing to work evening or weekend hours is preferred and work hours can be flexible. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and be registered with their respective regulatory body. Social Workers must be on the Clinical Registry and Psychologists must be fully registered. Only those applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews. Dreamcatcher™ thanks all applicants.
Statement of Qualifications:
1. Registered Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of a Master’s degree.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with complex needs consisting of multiple mental health diagnoses, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral issues, addictions and/or trauma backgrounds.
3. Must have horse experience.
4. Must have a compassionate understanding and appreciation for animals of all species as well as for nature.
5. Must have a minimum of basic training in AAT and EFC or be willing to train.
6. Must be willing to work outdoors in all conditions if necessary, all seasons of the year.
7. Must be flexible in joining a growing team and be open to balancing a variety of tasks.
Assets:
1. Being of Indigenous Descent is a strong asset.
2. Preference will be given to those applicants with horse experience.
3. Being approved providers for FNIHB is preferred.
4. Being skilled in Assessments is preferred.
Please apply to: Eileen Bona
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, AB
T8G 2C4
780-809-1047
Or Email: eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com OR Fax #: (780) 809-1046
Deadline: Open