Camp Arye Inclusion Counselor

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS•Columbus, OH

4d•$11 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Work with the Arye Coordinator and senior counselor to identify and meet camper social, emotional, and physical needs, carry out camp programs, and fulfill other staff administrative roles. Supervised by Disabilities Inclusion Director and JCamps Directors

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years or older (or 17 with a GED or High School Diploma).
Adult and Child CPR/AED certifications (provided during training).
Must pass criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year camp counseling experience. Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
Desire and ability to work with children outdoors; ability to relate to one’s peer group; ability to accept guidance and supervision; ability to assist in teaching an activity; integrity and adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control; ability to physically lift campers; ability to help campers change clothes and assist with activities of daily living; ability to swim and run with campers; ability to create, model and implement adaptations to ensure inclusion in all camp activities; ability to understand and implement a behavior care plan.

Responsibilities

Have knowledge of camper whereabouts at all times to ensure campers are not left unsupervised.
Appropriately model acceptable behaviors.
Encourage and facilitate interactions between campers with and without disabilities.
Learn and understand non-verbal cues from campers.
Utilize a strength-based approach to encourage campers’ full participation in activities.
Assist senior counselors and specialists to adapt group activities to make them inclusive for all campers.
Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant.
Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group.
Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp.
Plan for accommodations based on camper needs to ensure inclusivity for group activities.
Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
Guide group and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
Carry out established roles for supervising camper health.
Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations.
Develop activity plans with participants as appropriate.
Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers’ day.
Instruct campers in emergency procedures.
Help campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities.
Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and the use of drugs.
Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents.
Submit all required reports on time.
Punch in and out daily using the Paycom app and approve your timecards on Paycom by close of business every Friday.
Complete required on-line and in-person trainings as assigned.
Comply with all guidelines set by licensing agencies: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and American Camping Association (ACA)
Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.
Wear a swim suit and assist in daily pool activities.
Serve as Senior when not performing Camp Arye duties and responsibilities (separate job description).
Opportunity to work Kick Off Camp, Post Camp and/or After Care.
These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.