DEPARTMENT: Disabilities
REPORTS TO: Day-camp Driver/Counselor
SUPERVISES: no employees
STATUS: Non Exempt
SCHEDULE: Seasonal full time, 35-40 hours based on program needs for the duration of the 6 week program.
FUNCTION: The Day Camp Counselors are responsible for providing the campers with a safe, enriching and fun program. The counselors are the primary care givers and program leaders for the campers or program participants. It is expected that the counselor will actively participate/interact with the children. They will also be expected to assist the children with activities including dressing for the pool and/or using the rest room as the participants’ disabilities demand.
ResponsibilitiesDUTIES:
Participate in all required trainingHelp to develop daily activitiesSupervise all children within your assigned groupMaintain an active awareness of all participants in your areaPrepare breakfast and lunch for participantsAssist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.Help organize and lead rainy day activitiesAssist with transportation of campersAssist with daily activitiesAnything else required for a successful camp experience. Assist with building clean up and set up. The building is to be left clean at the end of each day. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 21 years of age1 year of experience with persons with disabilities Must be safety conscious/orientedMust be able to read, write and communicate clearly, in EnglishMust have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needsMust be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil mannerMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License with two or less violations (moving or accident) over the past two yearsMust possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Driver’s Test
The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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