What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor - Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services position at City of Raleigh, NC?

Salary : $13.00 Hourly

Location : Raleigh, NC

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2024-01114

Department : PRCR - Recreation

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

Specialized Recreation offers summer camps for youth, teens, and young adults with developmental and / or physical disabilities. Additionally, Inclusion Services provides individual or group support to individuals with disabilities in typical camp settings. This is a part-time, temporary position in which Counselors will supervise and assist participants with disabilities in a summer camp setting. Setting options are :

Camp Friendly (ages 6-12) at Durant Nature Preserve or Carolina Pines Community Center
Camp Exploration (ages 13-21) at Marsh Creek

Position and hours :

Must be available for the month of May, and entire duration of summer camp.

Camp dates : June 16 - August 15, 2025 (except June 19 & July 4)

Hours are typically between 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday.

Up to 40 hours per week pre-camp (May)

Up to 50 hours per week June-August

Mandatory meetings and required trainings will begin mid-May (may be day, evenings, or weekends)

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note a Counselor position regardless of the base assignment with a camp location or with inclusion services will be expected to perform the responsibilities listed below, and be prepared to shift between a camp location or into an inclusion support setting based on the program needs.

Maintain constant supervision of campers and provide assistance when needed

Modify activities as needed, or provide reasonable modifications for participation

Must be able to actively participate in a variety of activities, including swimming

Lead various activities scheduled for camp day

Engage participants through multiple means of instruction

Encourage and create social interaction between participants

Monitor campers for safety and provide positive reinforcement or other behavioral supports as needed

Identify problems and brainstorm solutions

Maintain high energy levels and enthusiasm for prolonged periods throughout the day

Assist participants with personal care activities - toileting, dressing, hygiene, feeding, management of belongings, and / or medication

Document and / or relay accident / incident information to the appropriate staff

Assist leadership staff in curriculum development

Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors

Implement and model participant Inclusion Plan recommendations

Complete observation notes, daily reports, and weekly documentation

Maintain confidentiality of participants and families

Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

At least 1 year of volunteer work and / or personal experience with people who have developmental and / or physical disabilities

Possess an excellent work ethic

High level of motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to work as a member of a team

Demonstrate a willingness to learn

Maintain a high level of maturity and sensitivity

Must be able to model appropriate behavior and use positive behavior techniques

Must be able to monitor the safety and wellbeing of participants

Ability to complete required trainings before working at camp including, a background check and controlled substance screening.

Minimum age 16 years old

Preferred to be able to work until August 15, 2025

Are you at least 16 years of age or older?

How much work, volunteer, and / or family experience with people who have developmental or physical disabilities?

None

0-2 Years

2-4 Years

4 Years or more

Briefly explain your experiences interacting with individuals with disabilities please include ages.

Have you ever worked in a setting with kids who has behavioral challenges?

Please describe your experience working with kids with behavioral challenges.

Staff are expected to actively participate in all camp activities every day, including swimming, boating and nature activities. Can you meet this requirement?

Summer Camp dates are June 16- August 11, 2025?(except June 19 & July 4), with typical program hours between 8 : 00am -?5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

Training sessions begin in May and involve up to 40 hours on weekdays, weeknights, and / or Saturdays through the start of camp. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

Required Question

Salary : $13

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