Camp Counselor

Description Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, The Camp Counselor is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their assigned camper(s), ranging from 1-3 individuals, during the camp session, long weekends in December and March and a full week in August. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to engage campers in daily planned activities, improvise, and adjust to changes in activities. Provide assistance with personal care and hygiene to persons while encouraging independence and self-care as appropriate. Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as toileting, bathing, ambulating, transfers, feeding, and dressing. Interact with persons supported in a respectful, age-appropriate and culturally-appropriate manner. Respect the preferences and requests of persons supported. Help with teaching, coordinating, and carrying out planned activities. Promote a positive environment. Model and promote person centered practices and respectful interactions with all people. Treat persons supported, staff, customers and visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. Reports may be required to document the camper’s activities, behavioral incidents, or other events of note. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Must be 18 years of age. Must have a high-school diploma or GED. Be able to pass a drug screening and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr