TITLE: Summer Day Camp Counselor
FUNCTION: Responsible for the organization, implementation, and evaluation of NISRA’s Summer Day Camp for individuals with disabilities ages 3-22.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Summer Day Camp and Outreach
FLSA: Non-exempt; hourly
SALARY: Starting at $15/HR
DAYS/HOURS:
June 15- July 30 Summer position only.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Seven weeks of camp. Occasional Fridays, evenings or weekends are determined by need.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience or possess the desire to work with individuals that have physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Must be able to successfully meet physical demands of this position as detailed out in this job description.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a recreational setting.
• Display a positive attitude, demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm.
• Possess problem solving skills and able to successfully follow instructions given by leadership.
• Able to provide oneself with personal and reliable transportation to and from NISRA programs.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adhere to NISRA’s safety policies, procedures and the NISRA Employee Handbook. Keep participants safe at all times.
• Actively participate by engaging and supervising participants with physical and/or mental disabilities and promoting independent skills.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as feeding, changing, toileting and transferring.
• Provide activity adaptations for participants as needed.
• Take initiative in helping the Program Leader with preparations such as setting up, greeting participants/parents/guardians, facilitate activity, etc.
• Complete behavior modification/redirection with participant in a positive manner.
• Attend to specific dietary restrictions of participants, following through with plans provided by families.
• Attend Orientation, annual Safety School and other training courses as scheduled and required.
• Maintain Handle with Care Level 1 certification.
• Complete required paperwork including, but not limited to, timesheets, safety forms, feedback, and accident/incident forms.
• Successfully demonstrate dependability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Consistently know the whereabouts of assigned participants at all times.
• Follow through on instructions given by Program Leader and/or family members for assigned individuals.
• Show respect to all individuals attending and working NISRA programs.
• Provide timely responses to all phone calls, Sling messages and emails.
• Proactively respond to situations and communicate any incidents timely to the appropriate Coordinator or Manager.
• Be aware of seizure plans or other medical information regarding the program participants.
• Assist in maintaining and completing inventory program for supplies and equipment.
• Successfully perform your required duties as a mandated reporter for the “Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act.”
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Summer Day Camp Counselor:
• Summer position only. Monday-Thursday 9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M, for 7 weeks. Occasional Fridays, evenings or weekends are determined by need.
• Write participant notes daily to be sent home with parents/guardians.
• Assist with getting the participants in and out of the water and supervise them in the water during swim days.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds independently.
• Physically assist participants in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling, or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
• Physically transfer participants from a wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck to pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
• Actively participate in programs along with participants.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee may be exposed to all types of weather conditions. Most activities are performed indoors; these conditions include lighting and temperature.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and work conditions of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify the duties of this position and designate other functions as essential at any point in time. Management may also modify working hours and work location at any point in time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
NISRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer which has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the agency, which bases employment upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of an individual’s actual or perceived race (including but not limited to traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, citizenship status, work authorization status, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, association with a person with a disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, civil union partnership, order of protection status, pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.