Cabin Counselor

Salary: $17.00- $17.75/hour Position Summary Children's Aid runs a respite program in Chappaqua, NY that serves children and teens ages 7-17 with developmental disabilities. The program is offered 29-32 days per year, including weekends, holiday weeks, and one summer week. The cabin counselor provides 24‑hour childcare and activity support for participants in cabin residences. Cabin Counselor is responsible for providing childcare for participants with developmental disabilities. Essential Duties Be directly responsible for the tasks of daily living for 1–5 participants. Review medical alert and special care information for the participants in the cabin. Conduct opening and closing body checks with a staff member. Assist with daily hygiene activities such as changing clothes, grooming, toileting, feeding, and bedtime routines. Walk participants to and from program activities. Engage participants in recreational activities (art/crafts, athletics, cooking, etc.). Assist with loading and unloading participants from the bus, including lifting and transporting wheelchairs. Sleep in cabins with participants and be on call for the overnight counselor who supervises sleeping participants. Perform additional responsibilities that contribute to program success. Complete daily logs and progress notes as directed. Clean cabin as needed. Follow personnel policies governing staff behavior while residents are at camp. Supervised by the Cabin Leader. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Experience working with children. Previous experience with special‑needs children in school or other settings. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including walking and mobility for several hours. Key Competencies Compassionate and person‑centered care. Team collaboration and communication. Adaptability and physical stamina. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in‑person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Aid