Summer Camp Counselor
About The Position
Summer Camp Counselor - Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Monday- Friday 8:45am-5:00pm (includes paid training as scheduled) Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. Are you passionate about helping children with developmental disabilities and their families? Do you want to grow your career with a supportive and innovative organization? If so, Arc Broward is the place for you! About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges. Why Work at Arc Broward? We put the CARE in CAREER ! We are a leader in developmental disabilities services. We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment. We value our team members and foster a people-first culture. We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program. We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events. About the Role: Summer Camp Counselor Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children/young adults with Developmental Disabilities (ages 3-22) Work as a team to provide a safe environment. Share your own skills and interests. Create a bond with those you support. Help children to participate in fun activities and lessons and field trips. Provide assistance in all areas of self-care, hygiene and toileting. Engage children in recreational, academic, social skills, fitness, and other activities. Assists children to manage their behaviors through prevention strategies, implementation of individual behavior plans, de-escalation and crisis-intervention strategies
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges)
- Must successfully complete required screening: Level II background check, physical and drug screen
- Must complete Professional Crisis Management Training (provided).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- You have the physical abilities to bend, lift, stand, squat, walk, run, balance, reach, kneel, pull, and push while working with children and adolescents.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children/young adults with Developmental Disabilities (ages 3-22)
- Work as a team to provide a safe environment.
- Share your own skills and interests.
- Create a bond with those you support.
- Help children to participate in fun activities and lessons and field trips.
- Provide assistance in all areas of self-care, hygiene and toileting.
- Engage children in recreational, academic, social skills, fitness, and other activities.
- Assists children to manage their behaviors through prevention strategies, implementation of individual behavior plans, de-escalation and crisis-intervention strategies
Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
