Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

Status: Part Time, Temporary

Supervisor: Reports to the Outreach Manager

Family Promise of Western New York is an emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in our community. We are hosting a summer camp on-site for the children in our shelter ages 5-14 years. Children experiencing homelessness are constantly transitioning, so the children in the camp would vary week to week. We are looking for Summer Camp Counselors to be part of a team who plans and runs activities that are educational, creative, and promote social-emotional-physical health. Successful candidates will be energetic people who work well with children, who can multitask and who are comfortable stepping up into leadership roles as the situation requires.

Duties

• Supports Lead Counselor in facilitating age-appropriate camp activities, including art/ science activities, educational activities, social-emotional activities and physical activities
• Brings creativity and enthusiasm to planning and facilitating camp activities
• Supports Lead Counselor in shopping for, prepping, and serving camp meals and snacks.
• Responsible for clean up after the program ends each day
• Responsible for supervising a group of children both alone and with another staff member
• Communicates and works with our families in a professional and compassionate manner utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
• Manages crisis situation; contacts 911 if necessary and supervisory staff immediately if there is an emergency
• Supports Lead Counselor in ensuring that the program is evaluated regularly through staff and participant reports
• Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned
• Completes other duties as assigned by Lead Camp Counselor and supervisor

Skills and other Qualifications

• Maintains professionalism at all times while dealing with guests, staff and volunteers
• Compassion and patience for working with people in crisis
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a team
• Good character and judgment decisions, including displaying behavior appropriate to a mentor who works in close contact with children.
• Ability to pass several background checks required
• Driving is required for this position. Must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass a driving background check and be comfortable driving our company vehicle.
• Experience working with children in a school, day care or camp environment required, particularly with children ages 6-15.

Agency Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the program, mission and services of FPWNY
• Complies with all policies and procedures in Employee Handbooks
• Maintains client confidentiality
• Willingness to stay compliant with necessary certifications
• Immediately reports all suspected incidences of child abuse/neglect, suicidal ideation, medical emergencies or violent situations to supervisor
• Is punctual and consistent in reporting for scheduled work shifts to assure coverage
• Complies with agency standards of conduct and professionalism
• Ability to work in an alcohol and drug free environment.

Hours

• Prep and Team Building: June 26th-July 3rd, 9:00am-12pm*
• *dates and hours flexible depending on what works best for summer camp team
• Summer Camp: July 8th – August 23, 8:00am - 1:30pm.

Compensation

• $18.00

**We have one open "Lead Summer Camp Counselor" position that pays $20.00/hour for candidates with more supervisory experience in children's programming - you can apply to either or both positions on our website below

To Apply

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14204 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20