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 GreetEngage with campers at all timesSupport camper as they participate in group or individual activities, helping them to be successful in all camp programsWrite and maintain progress notes pertaining to each camper’s goalsMake accommodations to activities, as needed, to allow the campers to fully participateFacilitate transitions or sensory breaks as neededAssist campers with personal care needs as neededAppropriately manage crisis situations related to behavior or health as neededWork cooperatively with counselors and specialist leading the programCare for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all timesProvide quality customer service at all timesRecognize and respond to opportunities for problem solvingObserve camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniquesEnforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.Attend all staff meetings throughout the summerMaintain good attendanceFollow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulationsThese are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other dutiesMay 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Jewish Community Center