What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Community Care Connections, Inc?
REPORTS TO: Camp Apple Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Camp Apple Program
POSITION STATUS: Part Time-Seasonal
BASIC FUNCTION: Implement the program of educational, life skills training and recreational activities for individuals with and without disabilities enrolled in the program.
NATURE AND SCOPE: This position reports to the Program Coordinator. This position interacts regularly with children with and without disabilities and their families. This position interfaces with other Community Care Connections, Inc.’s. (CCC) staff, volunteers and the general public.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the program requirements
- Implement educational, life skills and recreational activities with small groups of consumers as directed by the program director or program coordinator
- Treat participants with respect and interact with them in a positive, professional and friendly manner
- Maintain regular communication about program related matters with Program Coordinator
- Complete program related reports as required by CCC in an accurate and timely fashion
- Document consumer progress on the consumer’s daily program participation logs or in other ways as specified by the program coordinator
- Maintain positive professional contacts with other CCC staff , participants, and the general public
- Ensure the safety of consumers by supervising them during program activities and by following all program rules.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all consumer and program related information by following the CCC Confidentiality Policy.
- Report incidents involving injury to consumers or staff or damage to CCC property on the Incident Report forms or as directed by the program coordinator
- Assist consumers with their personal care/personal hygiene, feeding or mobility as necessary
- Assist in keeping all program equipment and supplies clean and in good order.
- Other related duties as required.