The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. Apply by: Continuous PAY RANGE: $14.83-$24.21/hr The Program Lead is the secondary leadership role within each PAHA group. Under general supervision from the Paha Director and direct supervision from the Assistant Camp Paha Directors, the Camp Paha Program Lead is responsible for the day to day care and supervision of campers. Program Leads will serve as the Assistant Director when the Assistant Director is absent (from a work shift or in a group/activity setting). Program Leads will also supervise Program Aids, counselors in training and volunteers. Program Leads will maintain good communication with Directors, staff and parents. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position. MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position). Essential Job Functions: Perform job in a professional manner, i.e. dress appropriately, arrive on time, stay until the end of your shift, attend all appropriate staff meetings, and pre camp training/staff orientation to ensure quality standards are upheld. Be attentive to the physical, social and emotional needs of the campers assigned to your group. Participate in all camp activities with the campers. Maintain an enthusiastic attitude and serve as a role model for positive and appropriate behavior through speech and action on a daily basis. Provide direct and meaningful supervision and feedback for your respective staff. Plan and lead small and large group activities for campers during scheduled group times, transitions, or other down times. Comply with required camp ratios. Ensure the health, well-being and safety of all campers, participants and staff, abide by and enforce City of Lakewood’s policies and procedures including the “No Isolated Moments” policy. Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and facilities used by campers and staff on a daily basis. Directly supervise campers on a daily basis. Adhere to program schedules. Be knowledgeable of any special camper needs, including health and behavioral. Communicate with parents regarding camper behaviors, schedule changes and other pertinent information. Administer medications to campers on schedule. Coordinate staff to comply with the ratio of at least 1 counselor supervising 4 campers at one time. Follow all Child Care License standards as set forth by Paha Director and those respective agencies. Complete written weekly progress notes including camper goals, activities, and behaviors. Delegate duties associated with the group evenly to group staff. Other related duties as assigned. Hours of Work Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm Important Functions Supports Campers at all times in program participation. Provides suggestions for future Paha activities/programs. Works as a part of team by supporting others and taking initiative. Performs other duties as assigned. Organizational Relationships Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Paha Director and Camp Paha Assistant Directors. Supervision Given: Assistant Head Counselors Program Aids Counselors in Training Volunteers Essential Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience caring for and patience to work with people with disabilities. Experience or background in school, public health, camp nursing, or working with people with disabilities is beneficial. Must furnish written proof of at least 480 contact hours supervising children (up to age 18). Contact hours can be a summation of full or part time work and must come from a previous supervisor on company letterhead. Perform job in professional manner (proper dress, prompt, courteous, flexible). Ability to problem-solve and work with staff members. Must be able to clear TRAILS Registry prior to the first day of work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents and caregivers. Possess ability in leadership and organization. Ability to respond to questions from groups, managers, participants, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with participants, families and caregivers, both verbally and non-verbally. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a professional manner. Ability to interpret and understand instructions, both written and oral. Education High school diploma or Equivalent Some College (College degree preferred) Required Certifications Current CPR and First Aid Certifications Medication Administration (training provided) Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to interact with participants in an appropriate manner. Ability to supervise participants and redirect negative behaviors as needed. Ability to give clear verbal direction to groups of 5 or more. Ability to motivate and work with individuals of all ability types. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations. Ability to provide direction and supervision to volunteers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Ability to be flexible in work schedule. Background check is required. Physical and Mental Requirements Lifting or Carrying: Must be able to safely lift/pull/push (with assistance) weight of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform or assist in participant transfers in varying situations. Pushing and Pulling: Ability to manipulate program supplies as needed. Ability to push/pull participants using various assistive devices. Body Positions/Movements: Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, bend, stoop, squat, twist, and reach for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform and assist with activities of daily living with participants. Hearing: Must be able to communicate with staff and participants via phone and in person. Vision: Must be able to instruct, observe, and demonstrate all program aspects. Must be able to recognize and prevent/redirect potentially-risky behaviors. Must be able to perform basic office functions. Mathematics: Must have basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for compiling reports. Must have basic accounting skills to ensure a fiscally sound program. Remembering: Must remember participants’ names and abilities, follow-up with participants, parents, staff, and recall how to respond to emergency situations. Must remember policies and procedures and apply them accordingly. Must meet deadlines. Language Ability: Must be able to read accurately. Must be able to compose accurately and grammatically correct documents, letters, signs and memos. Must be able to demonstrate logic and verbally communicate. Reasoning: Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and assessment of skills. Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making skills and be reactive to the needs of the participants in providing intervention to injury. Work Environment The work environment varies by location of event, class or outing. Times of events, classes or outings vary as well. Equipment Used Paha program supplies Basic medical equipment Phones Computers/iPads Copier/Printer Pay Range $0.00-$0.00 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. 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The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month. City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits