CAMP THERAPEUTIC STAFF-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-LATROBE HOSPITAL-TEMPORARY (June 2026 - August 2026)
About The Position
Assists therapist in the delivery of behavioral health services to children in a therapeutic day camp setting. Essential Job Functions Facilitates the camp programming Implements daily programming and scheduled activities as instructed Monitor the behavior of the children in daily programming activities Redirect as necessary with regard to safety and appropriate interaction with staff and peers Facilitate constructive participation in all facets of the day camp Assist therapists in documentation Document / report daily observations of children's behaviors Document / report progress with respect to treatment goals Maintain a safe environment for patient and others Consistently demonstrates use of equipment specific to age of patient served Consistently demonstrates use of procedures specific to age of patient served Consistently identifies biopsychosocial and spiritual needs specific to age of patient served Provides age appropriate education to patients and families. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
- College credits in Education, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience with children/adolescents in behavioral health, educational or child care setting.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- PA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprint requirement).
Nice To Haves
- No preferred qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the camp programming
- Implements daily programming and scheduled activities as instructed
- Monitor the behavior of the children in daily programming activities
- Redirect as necessary with regard to safety and appropriate interaction with staff and peers
- Facilitate constructive participation in all facets of the day camp
- Assist therapists in documentation
- Document / report daily observations of children's behaviors
- Document / report progress with respect to treatment goals
- Maintain a safe environment for patient and others
- Consistently demonstrates use of equipment specific to age of patient served
- Consistently demonstrates use of procedures specific to age of patient served
- Consistently identifies biopsychosocial and spiritual needs specific to age of patient served
- Provides age appropriate education to patients and families
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
