Day Camp Life Enrichment Camp Counselor

Summary:

Our caring and enthusiastic Inclusion Counselors provide one on one support to children with developmental disabilities as they participate in regular camp programming and participate along with campers in a variety of activities including: swimming, outdoor activities, crafts, drama, sports, and nature. Camp runs Monday - Friday, June 1st - August 15th. Camp Counselors will start employment as of May 26th.

Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory staff orientation and Parents’ Meet and Greet

• Engage with campers at all times

• Support camper as they participate in group or individual activities, helping them to be successful in all camp programs

• Write and maintain progress notes pertaining to each camper’s goals

• Make accommodations to activities, as needed, to allow the campers to fully participate

• Facilitate transitions or sensory breaks as needed

• Assist campers with personal care needs as needed

• Appropriately manage crisis situations related to behavior or health as needed

• Work cooperatively with counselors and specialist leading the program

• Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all times

• Provide quality customer service at all times

• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving

• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques

• Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.

• Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer

• Maintain good attendance

• Follow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulations

• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties

May be assigned as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Minimum of 18 years of age is required.

• Current college student or graduate in a related field preferred.

• Experience working closely with children or youth with developmental disabilities is required.

• Understanding of the unique needs of children and youth with developmental disabilities is required.

• Must have auditory, visual, ambulatory, cognitive, communications and physical ability to complete major tasks in the program.

• Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner is necessary.

• Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to child’s age and skill levels are necessary.

• Ability to assist children and youth in emergency situations, including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury is required.

• Should possess good character, integrity, and adaptability.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control in a dynamic environment is necessary.

• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required and must be maintained. Training will be provided if necessary.

• Registration in good standing on the MO Family Care and Safety Registry is required for these positions