What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor - Jefferson City position at United Cerebral Palsy Heartland?
Spend the summer creating memories and incredible experiences as a 2025 Summer Camp Counselor
for UCP Heartland!
UCP Heartland's Mission is to provide children and adults living with differing abilities extraordinary care and support they need to thrive in school, at home, at work and in their community.
Summer Camp with UCP Heartland helps our clients thrive in their community and you can help continue our mission by creating and developing age-appropriate activities, planning and scheduling outings, overseeing medicine administration and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the camp staff.
You will serve as an advocate for and with clients to ensure they are receiving quality services to their satisfaction.
Providing personal care assistance as needed as well as executing the daily operations of the camp.
Our clients look forward to this camp each and every summer and we are looking for outgoing, engaging, energetic individuals who have some knowledge and experience working with children/teens with developmental disabilities.
AS A CAMP COUNSELOR, WHAT WILL YOU DO?
for UCP Heartland!
UCP Heartland's Mission is to provide children and adults living with differing abilities extraordinary care and support they need to thrive in school, at home, at work and in their community.
Summer Camp with UCP Heartland helps our clients thrive in their community and you can help continue our mission by creating and developing age-appropriate activities, planning and scheduling outings, overseeing medicine administration and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the camp staff.
You will serve as an advocate for and with clients to ensure they are receiving quality services to their satisfaction.
Providing personal care assistance as needed as well as executing the daily operations of the camp.
Our clients look forward to this camp each and every summer and we are looking for outgoing, engaging, energetic individuals who have some knowledge and experience working with children/teens with developmental disabilities.
AS A CAMP COUNSELOR, WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Engage Campers in activities that focus social interaction, building meaningful relationships and increased self-sufficiency.
- Provide active supervision that promotes the Health and Safety of Campers.
- Ensure personal care needs of Campers are met while in the program, (e.g., personal hygiene, feeding, etc).
- Assist in maintaining the facility in a safe and sanitary condition by adhering to schedules and methods of routine housekeeping in coordination with other staff.
- Be available for the entire camp dates plus scheduled training.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
- Perform direct supports for persons with disabilities, including but not limited to, lifting, transferring, bathing, dressing and feeding individuals who often exceed 100 lbs. in weight.
- Obtain required Agency trainings/certifications include, but not limited to CPR, First Aid, positive behavioral supports, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting.
- Obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license and complete Agency driver training if applicable.
- Maintain accurate daily notes that reflect the Campers’ daily progress towards their goals.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Other duties as assigned
What are the minimum requirements for this Seasonal Position?
- Complete all required Agency training prior to the start of Camp.
- Knowledge and/or experience involving children/teens (ages 6-20) with complex developmental disabilities
- Reliable transportation
- Clean Driving Record
- Open to hygiene tasks
We would REALLY love it if you had some of these:
- Previous volunteer or work experience working with children/teens with developmental disabilities.
- College courses related to special education, recreation, psychology, rehabilitation, social work.
- Two years of experience working with adults and/or children/teens with developmental disabilities, one of which is in residential/respite programs.
- Knowledge of and experience with adaptive equipment and assistive technology applications for adults and children/teens.
THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION FOR THE SUMMER OF 2025
PAY: $20.50/Hour
Camp Dates:
Fridays 6/13, 6/20, and 6/27
AND THEN
Monday - Friday
6/30-7/3
7/7-7/11
7/21-7/25
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Our mission at UCP Heartland is to provide people with differing abilities the extraordinary care and support needed to thrive in school, at home, at work, and in the community.
Salary : $21
