Share Email Opening Title Summer Camp Counselor  Category Camp/Afterschool   Description Position Summary: The Camp Counselor is responsible for caring for and supervising their assigned campers as well as maintaining a positive, clean, and safe environment. This position reports to a Cabin Leader and Camp Director as well as Program Specialists when in activity areas. Essential Job Functions: Camper Care: Learns physical/mental needs and likes/dislikes of each assigned camper Supervises and assists campers with daily activities living as needed, including transferring, bathing, feeding, dressing, and other tasks Promotes and assists campers in participation of activities Supervises cabin during rest and night duty as scheduled Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude Camp Living Environment: Assists in daily and weekly cabin and camp clean-ups Shows and encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities Sets an example for campers and others through cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, sportsmanship, and other appropriate behaviors Fulfills assigned roles in enforcing safety regulations and emergency procedures Administrative Duties: Maintains all camper paperwork as assigned Prepares for and actively participates in staff orientation Attends all staff and cabin meetings Follows all camp rules and regulations Environment: Camp cabins Camp activity areas including swimming pools, creek, recreation hall, dining hall, and many other outdoor areas Indoor and outdoor work in varying temperatures and climates including heat, rain, wind.   Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED required; One year of college or equivalent preferred Enthusiastic interest in working with children and adults with various disabilities Ability and willingness to work 12 days straight Ability to work with a diverse group of people while demonstrating respect and consideration for staff and campers Ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff members and campers to provide a safe and healthy environment Ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures Physical ability to transfer campers in and out of wheelchairs, push people in wheelchairs, and assist campers with activities of daily living Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to daily camp activities Appreciation and respect for the outdoors Enthusiasm, creativity, and a sense of humor After Hire Requirements: Knowledge of Camp Easter Seals UCP programs, policies, and procedures. Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness and manage it consistently and fairly. Ability to adequately meet campers’ needs or be able to direct them to someone who can. Essential physical requirements: Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, using a computer. Must be able to speak audibly and write legibly. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Physical ability to transfer campers in and out of wheelchairs, push people in wheelchairs, and assist campers with activities of daily living.   Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-   Shift -not applicable-   Position Camp Counselor   Division Camp   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Location New Castle   About the Organization Easterseals UCP has been part of the fabric of North Carolina and Virginia for 75 years. We started in counties all over NC and VA filling gaps and addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our legacy organizations Easterseals NC, United Cerebral Palsy NC, and Easterseals Virginia joined forces as Easterseals UCP to intentionally work side-by-side with more than 20,000 individuals and their families, providing the broad network of services and support they need to achieve better days. Today we are affiliated with both Easterseals, Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy Inc. Our mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work and play in their communities.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   SuperVFlg None Specified  HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://EasterSealsUCP.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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