Counselor

*One Weekend Only: October 25th-27th*

For 100 years, Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania has played an active role in helping children and young adults with autism, developmental delays, and disabilities achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania is a financially strong and stable 501(c)3 non-profit on an upward growth trend with financial backing from reputable organizations such as the United Way. We offer an unmatched work environment that is team oriented, supportive and enriching where every employee can trace their efforts directly to the organization’s mission.

Characteristics of the Job:

Counselors are responsible for assisting the director and working collaboratively to conduct activities, provide care and support to campers, and maintain health and safety conditions

Pay: $350.00 Stipend for the weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate residential care including; toileting, bathing, showering, brushing teeth, hair care, dressing, feeding, lifting, transferring and any other Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintain health and safety conditions in assigned cabin. Keep the cabin clean and sanitary, replace supplies when needed, and promptly report repairs.
• Review each assigned camper application prior to the start of respite and fully complete the Camper Observation Form at the end of the weekend.
• Communicate with parents/guardians at camper check-in to obtain as much information as possible about the camper.
• Ensure that the Respite Director is made aware of all matters related to camper safety and well-being.
• Assists campers in order for them to participate fully in the respite camp program.
• Promote camper independence by providing care, support and choice options.
• Communicate positively and effectively with campers, other staff, families, community partners, and volunteers.
• Complete all documentation as requested by the Respite Director including but not limited to the Daily Direct Service Form for each camper.
• Adhere to the agency’s health and safety policies, practices and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Respite Director.

Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and/or assist with transfer of consumers.
• Ability to relate well to children and adult consumers, fellow staff, volunteers, care providers, and parents of campers.
• Commitment to maintaining high professional standards/ethics in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to stay overnight in the camp lodge for the entire weekend of the program.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with teens and adults with disabilities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead activities and act as a role model for campers and fellow staff.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• A commitment to serving people with disabilities, and to families raising children with disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $350.00 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $350