What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTISM CAMP COUNSELOR -- CAMP ROYALL position at AUTISM SOCIETY OF NC INC?
Job Details
Duties/Responsibilities
If you are looking for a fun, energetic, camp counselor experience while also learning bout Autism. Camp Royall is the place for you.
We are hiring for several programs,
- Mini Camp Counselor- 1 weekend a month, Retreat Counselor- 1 weekend a month, Winter Camp Counselor- (1 week) December 27th- January 1st
- Summer Camp (Overnight and Day camp Counselor) - Staff Training: May 24th – June 2nd, 2023 Summer Camp- June 4th – August 11th, 2023
A Camp Royall Counselor experience is like no other, especially if you are considering a future career in Recreational Therapy, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy or Special Education.
Camp Royall Counselors work with and closely supervise campers of all ages and on all levels of the autism spectrum who attend our programs. You will receive intensive pre-camp training about autism and your role as counselor. During program, you will assist campers in all aspects of self-care, including dressing, bathing, eating, grooming, toileting and other areas of daily living. You will also implement visual structure and reinforcement strategies to facilitate communication and appropriate behavior management protocol, in a fun and nurturing environment
Residential Counselors may also rotate work as Night Duty Counselor during the program. This is in place of a daytime shift.
ASNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at ASNC via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of ASNC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by ASNC as a result of the referral or through other means
Education/Experience
You must be:
- 17 years of age at the start of employment.
- Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn and be taught about autism and approaches for managing the challenges associated with it.
- Be physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of campers and to fulfill all responsibilities fully.
- Be patient, energetic, fun-loving, and adaptable.
- Be willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
- Be flexible and able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication.
- Be accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently.
