Day Camp Life Enrichment Camp Counselor

Day Camp Life Enrichment Camp Counselor Chesterfield, MO 63005 Quick Apply Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00

Hourly Position Type Seasonal Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Day Camp Quick Apply Description 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 Greet
• Engage with campers at all times
• Support camper as they participate in group or individual activities, helping them to be successful in all camp programs
• Write and maintain progress notes pertaining to each camper's goals
• Make accommodations to activities, as needed, to allow the campers to fully participate
• Facilitate transitions or sensory breaks as needed
• Assist campers with personal care needs as needed
• Appropriately manage crisis situations related to behavior or health as needed
• Work cooperatively with counselors and specialist leading the program
• Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all times
• Provide quality customer service at all times
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer
• Maintain good attendance
• Follow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulations
• These are not the only duties to be performed.

Some duties may be reassigned and other duties May be assigned as required.

Qualifications 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 Share job details to