2025 Spring AmeriCorps Respite Apprentice
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2025 Spring AmeriCorps Respite ApprenticeJob No: 25385 Division/Organization: Easterseals Wisconsin Department: Camps Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 1550 Waubeek Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53695 (on bus line) Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $700.00 to $700.00 Job Categories: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Child Development and Care, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Nonprofit/Community-Based OrganizationDepartment Overview:Easterseals Wisconsin's AmeriCorps members will provide intensive personal care and lead therapeutic recreation activities for individuals with disabilities, youth in transitions, and veterans and their families at Easterseals Wisconsin Camps in Wisconsin Dells, WI.Anticipated Start Date 1/18/25 Anticipated End Date 4/27/25 Anticipated Hours Per Week 47 hours bi-weekly (service during weekends) Schedule:AmeriCorps Traning- January 18-19; Respite- Youth January 24-26; Wawbeek Transitions- Febraury 7-9; Respite Young Adults- February 14-16; Wawbeek & Respite Youth Febraury 28- Mar 2; Respite Adults- March 7-9; Wawbeek Adults- March 28-30; Respite Youth- April 4-6; Wawbeek Transitions- April 11-13; Veterans Family Camp- April 25-27.Salary/Wage Range: Monthly $700.00 to $700.00 Number Of Positions 3 Position Summary/Job Duties:Respite Apprentice Responsibilities: The AmeriCorps Respite Apprentice- will provide direct service and camper care for campers with disabilities at Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp. Easterseals Wisconsin Camps provides caregivers a break from the strains of caring for a loved one with a disability. This position provides hands-on experience for students in nursing, occupational therapy, recreation therapy and anyone interested in learning more about serving people with disabilities. The Respite Apprentice- will serve a minimum of 300 hours of service from January 2025- April 2025. This includes serving at least eight (8) weekends and one training weekend (January 18-19, 2025). Members are expected to serve at Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek from 4:00pm Friday afternoon through 1:00pm Sunday afternoon. Primary service site will be in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

• Familiarize yourself with the needs of the camper(s) in your care. As appropriate, assist, instruct and supervise campers in personal care skills, including dressing, toileting, eating, showering, lifting and transferring.

• Ensure campers are at the activities of his/her choice. Encourage and assist campers to participate fully in activities. Adapt activities as needed.
• Ensure campers receive medications on time.
• Assist staff and other AmeriCorps members when possible.

Program Leadership Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead therapeutic based programs as assigned, including sports and games, arts and crafts, drama, music and dance, and community trips.
• Assist AmeriCorps members and staff in programming and activity facilitation.
• Participate in all required AmeriCorps Orientations, trainings (Citizenship Training, Conflict Resolution and CPR/First Aid), and meetings, as provided by the AmeriCorps Program Manager.
• Participate in all required camp orientations and general trainings under American Camping Association (ACA) standards, as provided by the Site Supervisors.
• Participate in AmeriCorps events as required and requested by the Wisconsin National and Community Service board, such as the opening and closing events, and National Day of Service.
• Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.
• Train and assist volunteers that attend both Respite Camp and Camp Wawbeek sessions.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic and inclusive environment for all campers.

Program Benefits: AmeriCorps members will be provided room and board while serving during Camp sessions, training and on-site community service. In addition, member will receive a living allowance totaling $2,800 for the full term of service. After successfully completing a term of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible to receive an education award. The education award can be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or training programs, or to repay qualified student loans. The award will equal $1,565.08 if the full term of service is completed.Qualifications:Selection Process: In order to be considered for the AmeriCorps position, submit an application through www.americorps.gov. Staff will review applications and invite the applicant to interview, if appropriate. If selected, applicant will need to pass a state and FBI background check to become enrolled in the program. To serve in AmeriCorps at Easterseals Wisconsin, member must be at least 18 years old, must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED, and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.Skill Requirements: Essential functions include the ability to: (1) lift 30 lbs to waist level, (2) physically assist both child and adult campers, (3) identify and respond to environmental or other hazards, (4) observe and assess for campers' behavioral and physical well-being, (5) use expressive and receptive communication skills, and (6) enforce safety, emergency and behavior management techniques. The position requires eagerness to work with people with disabilities and an ability to work as a team member, with minimum supervision, and to perform all position duties. Easterseals Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer.Application Instructions:Please contact AmeriCorps Program Manager, Anna Korb at ...@eastersealswisconsin.com to learn more about our application process.Contact: Org: Easterseals Wisconsin Web: EastersealsWisconsin.comEmail: ...@eastersealswisconsin.comAdvertised: December 09, 2024 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time Applications close: January 09, 2025 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time