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Overnight Resident Camp Counselor for Campers with Developmental Disabilities - YMCA Camp Campbell Gard
$48k-61k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
2 Weeks Ago
Great Miami Valley YMCA is Hiring an Overnight Resident Camp Counselor for Campers with Developmental Disabilities - YMCA Camp Campbell Gard Near Hamilton, OH
Title: Overnight Counselor for Campers with Developmental Disabilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $315-330/Weekly
Status: Full-Time (Seasonal) Department: Camp
Reports to: Summer Camp Director Revision Date: December 2022
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Summer Camp Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, an overnight counselor for campers with developmental disabilities is responsible for providing assistance and care to campers with disabilities. Assistance may include physical, emotional and/or social care at daily activities and games. This position is an overnight position from Sunday-Friday and runs from June 4, 2023, until August 11th, 2023.
GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY:
OUR MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
OUR IMPACT: To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Effectively assist in daily games and activities that fit the camper’s needs, interests, and developmental levels at camp.
- Maintain a 2:1 ratio with campers.
- Provide physical, emotional, and/or social assistance to campers.
- Be familiar with the camper’s needs, medical conditions, behaviors, and/or dietary restrictions/concerns and act according to the directions of the camper’s parents/guardians.
- Assist with cabin activities, which include horse trail rides and zip-lining.
- Participate in activities with children, which includes swimming daily in our pool.
- Ability to assist campers with a variety of needs such as homesickness, behavior management, and conflict resolution.
- Support and implement a work environment that puts campers first.
- Follow safety guidelines.
- Implement all ACA and Camp Campbell Gard rules and regulations.
- Work effectively as a team with all Camp Campbell Gard staff.
- Participate in evening programming and campfires.
- Other duties as assigned
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- First Aid and CPR Certifications or willingness to obtain.
- Must have a desire and willingness to work with children.
- Previous work experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Must be able to adapt quickly and have a quick response.
- Demonstrate good judgment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Requires long periods of time outdoors.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with families, children, and other staff.
- Position may require bending, sitting, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Must be creative and enthusiastic to staff, campers, and families.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act quickly in an emergency.
- Ability to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging and changing conditions.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$48k-61k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/19/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/17/2024
WEBSITE
gmvymca.org
HEADQUARTERS
HAMILTON, OH
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1889
CEO
DAVEN W FIPPON
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Great Miami Valley YMCA
Together, we're making a difference in our community through our shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility We are for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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