Weekend Respite Care Counselor

2 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States IKUS Life Enrichment Services Full time

We are looking for Respite Camp Counselors for our Respite Camp Weekends in 2024-2025 Scheduled weekends based on YOUR availability

What We Have for You

Sign up for weekends that work for you You'll spend that weekend among 30 acres of beautiful forest while creating endless opportunities for campers with disabilities to live their best life You'll build friendships with fellow counselors as you work as a team to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all our campers with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities.

Why We Need You

We are now seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and caring individuals to join our Weekend Respite Camp team Camp staff receive a wonderful training program, incredible experiences that translate into many different professions, and an opportunity to have fun while making a huge difference

What We Expect of You

* Assist campers in daily activity areas: meal times, swimming, boating, arts, ropes and all other camp activities while being aware of physical and emotional limitations of campers.
* Assist in program planning based on pre-arranged educational/recreational themes while adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by all of your campers.
* Be a role model to help your camper have a positive experience with the activities and friendships while providing emotional support and encouragement.
* Maintain constant supervision of campers, provide physical assistance to campers when necessary, assist campers in emergency (fire, injury, etc.)
* Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
* Care for all physical needs of campers needed assistance. This may include dressing, feeding, toileting, showering etc.
* Follow all camp policies and procedures in accordance with state licensing as directed by the Camp Director
* Work closely with Heath Office Staff to ensure familiarity with the special needs, medical conditions, dietary concerns, safety requirements and/or behavioral problems of the campers.
* Assisting in incoming and outgoing camp activities including check in and cleaning of the cabin and other camp areas.
* Responsible for keeping the cabin and camp areas clean. Keep all camp supplies and equipment in good shape and organized.
* Responsible for any other duties as assigned by Camp Director or Lead Counselors.

Hours/Pay:

Shifts are filled by sign up for dates throughout the year. either weekend respite camps (Friday-Sunday) or one day respite camps (Saturday). Weekends are paid at $260 plus free room and board. Saturday camps are 8 hours at $10.75 per hour.

What Do You Need to Qualify?

* Clear background check from local, state, and federal agencies
* Communication skills - with campers, coworkers, Health Office, families, and guardians.
* Complete all paperwork and required training.
* High School graduate or equivalent, or at least 18 years of age
* Desire to work with individuals both youth and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities.
* Understanding of HIPPA confidentiality and sensitivity
* Ability to assist in teaching and assisting campers with activity participation
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, compassion, self-control and team player
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
* Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations at camp. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
* The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather for long periods of time.
* No use of alcohol or drugs while working or while at camp

Position Information:

Job Type: Variable weekends/dates

Schedule: Live on campus from Friday 3:00 p.m. to Sunday morning at noon.

Pay: $260 per weekend

Included:

Living quarters - in cabin with campers.

All meals during camp weekends.

Free parking

Reports to: Camp Director

For more information about our company, visit ikuslife.org. EOE

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