What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Aide - Support Staff position at Peak Potential Therapy LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Want to have fun at work helping kids with special needs?!?
This is the job for you!
Peak Potential Therapy is seeking caring, dependable, and fun-loving individuals to work as Summer Camp Aide / Support Staff with kids with special needs under the direction of a camp Lead.
Peak Potential Therapy has immediate openings for camp aides to provide appropriate academic, behavioral, and emotional support to clients with disabilities or behaviors. A camp aide with Peak Potential Therapy helps support the daily activities of one of our two therapeutic summer camps.
No training or certification is required upon hire.
Multiple shifts (part- and full-time) are available between 9 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm daily. Most of the hours will be at our clinic in Northfield, OH.
Responsibilities and Duties
Working as a Support Staff requires following the direction of the Camp Lead, and helping facilitate a smooth summer camp experience for our clients. Teach and engage in a variety of activities to progress the kids' skills in social, cognitive, communication, self-care, and more.
- Working in a 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 ratio with children, ranging in age from 6 years - 21 years of age, with a primary focus on behavior support.
- General upkeep of client materials (making new client materials as well as organizing current materials).
- Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors, to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to handle behaviors such as aggression, tantrums, self-injurious behaviors, and potty training. This may include implementing crisis intervention practices at times (we will provide the appropriate training). This may include lifting and / or transporting children as needed.
- Being open and receptive to feedback.
- Objective in thought process.
Excellent communication skills.
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Peak Potential Therapy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
