Camp Counselor - Camp Colonie (Temporary)

Job Description

We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Camp Counselor.

Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4)

Salary Range: $15.50-16.00/hr.

Position Summary

Easterseals Camp Colonie is accepting resumes for a Camp Counselor. Camp Colonie is a unique outdoor summer school and recreational program for children with disabilities. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a desire to work outdoors with children and willingness to work closely as part of a team to support the students and campers.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet children at entrance to program and walk with the children to class and assist where necessary to settle campers in in.
• Sit with children and engage them in activities, (participation with songs, cleaning up, adding cues and prompts as needed, etc.). Children should be prompted to engage in activities with limited assistance when appropriate.
• Meal times should be a time when social skills are reinforced, be sure to engage child in conversations with other children.
• During bathroom, assist the children in using the bathroom and in maintaining "good hygiene" (i.e. hand washing)
• During pool time, assist the children as needed and provide proper level of supervision as mandated on their IEP.
• Centers should be used as a time to promote socialization through small group activities that the children choose.
• When the demand is met, provide ample praise (to reinforce positive behaviors and involvement) so that the child understands that following through on the expectations is a positive experience.
• Read the through child's IEP, if applicable, and become familiar with the goals so that you can incorporate them into the school day.
• Become familiar with a child's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if applicable.
• Act as a member of the teaching team, assisting other staff and children as needed.
  
  

Experience And Education

• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to obtain or become CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous camping experience is a plus but not required.
• Flexibility, desire to work outdoors and experience with children is preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must possess a New York State Student Employment Certificate if under 18 years of age
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Mission: Easterseals New York’s mission is to spread help, hope and answers.

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork