Camp Bowen Staff Handbook

Welcome to the COBD: Camp Bowen Division! We look forward to working with you as part of our team.

In this handbook, you will find our policies, procedures, plans, checklists, and other helpful resources. If you have any feedback about the handbook, please feel free to contact us.

Understanding the Organization

About the COBD: Camp Bowen Division

About the Canadian Organization of the Blind and DeafBlind

Definitions

Division Contact Information

Getting Started

Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct

Simple Social Rules

STAFFING

Staff Contractor Billing Procedure

Staff Employee Payroll Procedure (Under Development)

Workforce Engagement Policy

General

Dating Policy

Complaints Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Complaints Procedures

Ethical Business Practices

Fundraising Policy

Camps

Camper Packing List

Missing Camper Policy

Camp Bowen by Summer Independence Camp

Family Camp (Children ages 0-7) (Under Development)

Community Exploration Camp (Ages 8-12)

Linda Evans Memorial Music Camp (Ages 8-18)

Foundations of Independence Camp (Teen Edition) (Ages 13-19)

Music Lovers Camp (Ages 19-29)

Adult Retreat (Ages 19+)

Charlie Crane Memorial Camp for People who are DeafBlind (All ages) (Under Development)

Student Training

Intake Procedure

Student PACKING LIST

Orientation Checklist

Assessment and Goal Setting Procedure

TRAINING SESSIONS

Student Communication Plan

Student Absence Policy

STUDENT DRESS CODE

RECORD OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND PROGRESS

Exit Policy

Requests for Data Procedure

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)

Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Plan

Cultural Competency and Diversity Policy

Health and Safety

Administration of Medication Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Unsafe Behaviours Policy

Technology

Business continuity/disaster recovery Procedure

Data Policy

Mailing List Guidelines

Technology and System Policy

Technology and File Access for Admin Staff

Use of Technology Policy

Virtual Training Policy

Web and Social Media Policy

Job Descriptions

Director of Operations and Community Engagement (Under Development)

Director of Camps (Under Development)

Director of Training and Student Success (Under Development)

Camp Counsellors (Under Development)

Lifeguard (Area-Specific Addendum) (Under Development)

Blindness/DeafBlindness Skills Instructors (General)

Adaptive Technology Instructor (Subject-Specific Addendum)

Braille and Tactile Skills Instructor(Subject-Specific Addendum)

Cooking Instructor (Subject-Specific Addendum)

Employment and Community Instructor(Subject-Specific Addendum)

Home Management Instructor(Subject-Specific Addendum)

Travel Instructor(Subject-Specific Addendum)

Seniors Affairs Coordinator

Administrative Assistant and Book Keeper

Administrative Assistant Specifics

Admin Tasks

Accessible Documents for Blind and DeafBlind Staff

Legal and Insurance

Insurance Information

Legal Guidelines for Release of Information

Legal Compliance for Organizational Units Checklist

Legal Compliance for COBD National Checklist

Emergencies

Evacuation

Designated Meeting Areas

Bomb Threat Procedure

Bomb Threat Data Sheet

Fire Emergency

Earthquake Procedure

Active Threat

Threat of Violence Procedure

Medical Emergency Procedure

CRITICAL, SERIOUS OR UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

Epidemics, Pandemics and Communicable Diseases Policy

Utility Failure Procedures

Virtual Emergencies Policy

Performance and Risks

2021-2022 Performance Measurement and Management Plan

Performance Improvement Report (Under Development)

Performance Improvement Plan (Under Development)

Risk Management Plan

Organizational Governance and Leadership

Camp Bowen Organizational Chart (Under Development)

Camp Bowen Strategic Plan (Under Development)

Succession Plan (Under Development)

Review of Directors

COBD Bylaw No. 1 (Consolidated)