Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Counselor]

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Parks & Recreation

Therapeutics - Camp Counselor

Salary: $17.00/hr

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth with mild to moderate disabilities including but not limited to Physical, Emotional, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities in an attempt to enhance their development through enrichment activities. We serve youth ages 6 – 18 for seven weeks by implementing integrate reading, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum to promote social, cultural and historical awareness. Duties include but are not limited to: working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, promoting camper participation, maintaining facilities and supplies, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Work Delegation:

• Serves as group counselor during activity periods, assist in the monitoring and feeding during breakfast and lunch periods, and transfers groups from one station to the next.
• Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations.
• Utilizing superior human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests, or visitors.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, keeps records of daily attendance.
• Assist campers with restroom breaks and changing assistance as needed daily.
• Identifies and meets camper needs daily.

Planning and Organizing:

• Plans and implements educational, recreational and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Familiarizes with camp lesson plans and implements adapted educational and recreational activities.
• Attends program meetings designated by supervisor.