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Form of workAre you trying to figure out your summer plans? Well look no further! The Arc of Southeast Iowa is seeking Camp Counselors for our 2024 summer programming! If spending your summer engaging kids and young adults with disabilities in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities sounds fun, then apply now!
DATES: June 10,2024-June 28, 2024 and July 8,2024-August 9, 2024 Monday-Friday 9:15am-4:45pm (Mondays start at 9am).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and able to transport campers. Must have reliable transportation.
- Complete CPR, First Aid, brain injury training and mandatory reporting within set deadline. Attend mandatory camp training.
- Must be comfortable in and around swimming pools.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Camp Counselor is responsible to provide a fun camp experience for the children while ensuring their safety. Camp Counselors will implement outlined daily activities and achieve program goals.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: This hourly, non-exempt position is responsible for providing daily supervision and care of campers, while ensuring an enjoyable camp experience and quality service provision through the following areas:
- Must ensure all actions assure the well-being of campers by providing oversight, direct supervision and care.
- Maintain camper privacy and protect the agency by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain camper health status by safely and thoroughly carrying out health procedures such as tube feedings, toileting, seizure, first aid, medication dispensation, etc.
- Respond calmly to health and emergency situations and report to the family and Center Director.
- Ensure camper & family satisfaction by engaging the camper in activities of interest, proving positive reinforcement, role modeling age appropriate & positive behavior, exercising sound decision making skills, and creating a positive environment.
- Advocate for the rights of all campers by reporting any incident or signs of abuse and/or neglect per procedure.
- Provide updated information to supervisor in regard to camper needs, issues, or changes.
- Complete daily documentation in compliance with Medicaid guidelines.
- Remain flexible to ongoing schedule changes during work week as needed to meet the needs of The Arc and of those we serve.
- All duties as assigned by the Group Facilitator, Group Services Coordinator, Camp Supervisor, Program Directors and Executive Director.
EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON: criminal history checks, child and dependent adult abuse clearance and a professional reference.
Must apply by April 1, 2024
May continue throughout the fall if interested in additional programs.
