Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Camp Counselor.Applicants must be available July 1st-August 16th (skip July 4th)Salary Range: $15.00-16.00/hr. Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers- Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's momentsfrom the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in betweenEasterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.Position Summary: Easterseals Camp Colonie is accepting resumes for a Camp Counselor. Camp Colonie is a unique outdoor summer school and recreational program for children with disabilities. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a desire to work outdoors with children and willingness to work closely as part of a team to support the students and campers.Essential Job Functions:
- Greet children at entrance to program and walk with the children to class and assist where necessary to settle campers in in.
- Sit with children and engage them in activities, (participation with songs, cleaning up, adding cues and prompts as needed, etc.). Children should be prompted to engage in activities with limited assistance when appropriate.
- Meal times should be a time when social skills are reinforced, be sure to engage child in conversations with other children.
- During bathroom, assist the children in using the bathroom and in maintaining good hygiene (i.e. hand washing)
- During pool time, assist the children as needed and provide proper level of supervision as mandated on their IEP.
- Centers should be used as a time to promote socialization through small group activities that the children choose.
- When the demand is met, provide ample praise (to reinforce positive behaviors and involvement) so that the child understands that following through on the expectations is a positive experience.
- Read the through child's IEP, if applicable, and become familiar with the goals so that you can incorporate them into the school day.
- Become familiar with a child's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if applicable.
- Act as a member of the teaching team, assisting other staff and children as needed.
- Perform additional duties are requested.
Experience and Education:
- High school Diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be able to obtain or become CPR/First Aid certification.
- Previous camping experience is a plus but not required.
- Flexibility, desire to work outdoors and experience with children is preferred.
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must possess a New York State Student Employment Certificate if under 18 years of age
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Equal Opportunity Employer#EASTERSEALSNYAbout Us
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork