Assistant Supervisor - Camp Joy Summer Program

City of Boston•Boston, MA

About The Position

THIS IS A SEASONAL SUMMER-ONLY POSITION. As a member of the Camp Joy staff and under the direct supervision of the Camp Joy Supervisor, the Camp Joy Assistant Supervisor is responsible for group supervision, group management, and childcare in the absence of or as directed by the Site Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of 20 years of age or older.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience with the special needs population.
Minimum requirement: a college senior majoring in special education or a college graduate who has majored in special education or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in planning and programming for a special needs population (educational or recreational).
Must show management potential.
Must have current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
Must be able to perform the duties assigned to counselors as required, including participating in a variety of activities such as swimming.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) checks required.
This position has received a waiver from the Boston Residency Commission establishing a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027.

Responsibilities

Supervise campers, counselors, and volunteers as directed by the site supervisor.
Keep the supervisor informed at all times of what is going on within the assigned group.
Review all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Plan and coordinate group activities focusing on the goals and objectives stated in the camper's IEP.
Keep accurate records of camper attendance. (State Dept. of Education and Boston Centers for Youth & Families requirement).
Maintain a current listing of those campers on medication (type, dosage, and reason for administration and time to be given).
Provide crisis intervention services to participants in the program as needed.
Be involved in the planning and implementation of the pre-camp staff orientation and ongoing in-services workshops for the counselors assigned to his/her group.
Must prepare final reports on all children under his/her care.
Must evaluate staff under his/her care.
All other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee, including acting as a counselor as required.
Perform related work as required.