25-049 Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselor 1- 3 and Lifeguards needed

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

EOA #: 25-049

EOA DATE: March 11, 2025

REPLY BY: May 17, 2025

TITLE: Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselor 1- 3 (Summer Positions ONLY) 8 Week Program June 23, 2025 – August 20, 2025

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Multiple

SALARY GRADE: N/S

SALARY: 15.97/hr – 20.45/hr (based on education & experience)/CSEA

JURISDICTIONAL CLASS: Competitive

NEGOTIATING UNIT: ISU (CSEA)

OFFICE/REGION: Office for People With Developmental Disabilities - Hudson Valley DDSOO

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Hudson Valley DDSOO

LOCATIONS:

Hudson Valley DDSOO

Camp Kanawauke (Day Camp)

540 (K-3) Seven Lakes Drive

Bear Mountain, NY 10911

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselors assist in the provision of appropriate recreational and leisure activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The programs allow individuals to have summer fun in a natural setting. Counselors with appropriate lifeguard certification, may serve as lifeguards during water activities. The positions are temporary in nature and counselors may be assigned to day programs. (Summer Positions ONLY) 8 Week Program June 23, 2025 – August 20, 2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselors must be 18 years of age and eligible to work in New York State. Preference is given to individuals with education or experience in therapeutic recreation or camp programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Counselors serving as lifeguards must have American Red Cross lifeguard certification, first aid, and CPR. All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by 5/17/2025 to:

Attn: Personnel

Hudson Valley DDSOO

PO Box 470

Thiells, NY 10984

PH: 845-947-6388

Fax: 845-947-6189

Email: HV.Internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Please reference the above EOA #25-049 in all correspondence.

Please note:

· Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.

· In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

· OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.97 - $20.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20