Summer Intern - Counselor
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired•Chicago, IL
•$0 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Provides constant supervision and guidance to youth participants in the dorm, during instruction and throughout the city of Chicago. Provides supervision to youth during all activities and transportation to increase independence and remain safe. Provides support and encouragement to all youth. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required; or minimum of 20 college credit hours preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills required
- Ability to provide supervision constantly throughout the program
- Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are visually impaired, blind, deaf-blind, or blind with additional disabilities is essential.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a mandatory training on working and interacting with individuals who are blind or visually impaired
- Provides constant supervision of youth participants
- Provides on-the-job instruction regarding all aspects of work assigned at the worksite
- Provides all necessary support while traveling by foot, van, bus or train
- Provides and promotes social interaction between youth participants
- Assists with all meals (eating and table etiquette)
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required
- Assists in integrating the youth participant into all aspects of the program
- Responsible for adhering to security procedures and taking appropriate measures in case of accident, illness or emergency
- Projects professional agency image throughout all environments
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
