Camp Counselor 2024

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Camp Counselor provides supervision to campers within their assigned group and assists campers in their participation in camp activities. The Camp Counselor helps to provide all children in the program with enjoyable, fun and safe recreational and social experiences and follows all safety plans as directed.

Compensation : $16.50 per hour

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Impart agency philosophy of the "power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential"
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy
• Provide supervision to all campers within their assigned group such that a camper is protected from any unreasonable risk to their health and safety in camp
• Assists in completing head counts / attendance upon arrival, anytime the group transitions to another activity or area, and upon departure
• Provide direct visual supervision at all times for all campers within their assigned group
• Assist other counselors and instructors with large and small group activities, and assists campers in their participation in camp activities
• Help to provide all children at camp with enjoyable, fun and safe recreational and social experiences
• Follow all safety plans as directed
• Implement behavior management strategies to help individuals if needed
• Advise leadership of problem situations within their group as soon as possible
• Plan appropriate activities to meet the social / recreational needs of the individual children
• Communicate with parents verbally or in writing on a regular basis
• Maintain attendance records
• Complete program evaluation at the end of camp
• Help to inventory and pack up all supplies and equipment at the end of the program
• Adhere to Kelberman's policies and procedures as well as Department of Health guidelines
• Perform other duties at the discretion of the Camp Director or his / her designee
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Kelberman's culture, values and mission.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and Kelberman regulations and operating standards

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK CONTACT GROUP

All staff, individuals at sites, visitors, family members

SUPERVISED BY Camp Director

Position Requirements

Position

Camp Counselor 2023

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

The Kelberman Center Utica

About the Organization

The Kelberman Center is the leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.

We provide comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including : Home and Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism. The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wrap-around services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.

We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Salary : $17