Camper Support Specialist

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

JOB TITLE:

Counselor and 1 to 1 aide

HOURLY:

This position receives an hourly rate of pay and is assigned to work less than 1,000 hours from the employees start date to the employee’s anniversary date and working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

FLSA:

Non Exempt

BENEFITS:

NA

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO:

Group Leader, CML Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTLY SUPERVISING:

Camper

JOB PURPOSE:

To facilitate camper’s involvement with Camp Maple Leaf activities throughout the day. Providing support for any daily living skills needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible to work through age (16 ) or school approval.
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Must demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and have a proven experience with children and young adults with various disabilities in therapeutic recreation, community recreation or related fields.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and ability to work effectively with people with disabilities, KSRA staff, KSRA member agency staff, parents/guardians, participants, school district personnel, community agencies, as well as members of the general public.
• Must have good organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to work independent and solve simple to moderately complex problems.
• Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
• Be safety conscious.
• Ability to engage in activities requiring physical exertion. Ability to perform required duties under stressful situations without supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend orientation prior to the start of camp.
• Be familiar and aware of the needs of assigned camper.
• Be prepared to meet the needs of assigned camper (examples: sensory needs, bathroom needs, medications…)
• Arrive at campsite 30 minutes prior to camp starting and remain until camp is secure as determined by Camp Director.
• Keep all personal camp and camper information confidential.
• Responsible for the safety of assigned camper at all times.
• Assist with the daily sign in and out sheet by person dropping off and picking up camper.
• Implement behavior plans or sensory breaks that are set up for camper by Camp Directors and Group Leaders.
• Always keep Group Leader, Assistant Director and Director aware of any needs or concerns the assigned camper is having.
• Assist camper in engaging in lessons and activities planned for group camper is assigned to.
• Assist with rainy day back up plan schedule for those unforeseen rain days.
• During an emergency maintain safety for your camper.
• Assist with camper participating in all camp activities assigned by Camp Director or Assistant Director.
• During daily swimming, must have suit on and actively participating in water with camper.
• Responsible for assisting camper with changing and bathroom issues.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled or emergency.
• Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
• In the absence of Group Leader, immediately report all accidents and unsafe conditions to Camp Assistant Director or Director.
• Must supervise camper when walking to the bowling alley or other prearranged walks away from camp location. *ALWAYS HAVE CAMPER IN YOUR SIGHT!*
• Expected to report all incidents to Camp Director according to the KSRA Employee-Conduct Warning and Dismissal policy.
• Assist with the motivation of camper and remain enthusiastic throughout the 7 weeks of Camp Maple Leaf.
• Assist camper with safely participating in field trips and enforce the KSRA – Camp Maple Leaf Trip Policy.
• Responsible for proper use of all equipment and returning it to its proper storage space.
• Maintain a safe and secure camp environment and experience for camper.
• Complete final camp evaluations and recommendations.
• Strive to make Camp Maple Leaf a rewarding experience for the campers, as well as yourself.
• Provide physical and emotional support to both children and young adults with limitations when working and participating in activities requiring assistance.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure; such as deadlines and emergencies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
• Treat public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases. Reports all issues to Camp Director.
• Perform other duties related to the Camp Maple Leaf Counselor when necessary, or duties in the best interest of KSRA when requested by the Camp Director.

COMPETENCIES:

COLLABORATION:

Promotes and supports work teams and groups

RELIABILITY:

Performs responsibilities dependably and accurately, fulfills promised actions

RESPONSIVENESS:

Focuses on the camper, willingly helps others and provides prompt service

ASSURANCE:

Conveys trusts and inspires confidence

EMPATHY:

Deals with individuals, appreciates their differences, handles emotions and shows compassion for others

SELF CONFIDENCE:

Recognizes the contributions of others and is conscious of own ability

INTITIATIVE:

Begins and follows through energetically with plans and tasks

COMMUNICATION:

Shares information, listens to what others are saying

ADAPTABILITY:

Makes decisions and solves minimally complex problems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Camp Maple Leaf Counselors must, with or without reasonable accommodations, be able to perform the following functions:

• Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
• Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
• Physically assist individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
• Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
• Active participation in programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be exposed to outdoor elements. Most activities for Camp Maple Leaf are performed outdoors. These conditions include lightning and temperature.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18