Therapeutic Camp Leader - Camp Possible

Talbert House•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Actively supervises and engages with campers throughout the day, including during group treatment services, lunch, structured recess, and recreational/enrichment activities to create a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Demonstrate acceptable administrative and professional behavior; demonstrate good communication skills and a strong customer service orientation; adhere to acceptable professional/clinical boundaries and confidentiality requirements.
Deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context
Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
Assure compliance with operational safety procedures (e.g. communicates with peers and/or other sites)
Give or exchange facts and information
Operate office equipment (photocopier and computer)
Read and record information, including completing any required forms
Talbert House programs, safety, services, security, custodial care, policies and procedures
Agency security practices and procedures, first aid, CPR, addition and subtraction
Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA
Knowledge of Teaching Family Model Practices
De-escalation techniques of crisis situations
Resolving conflicts/crisis or unusual incidents in an open, effective and timely manner utilizing appropriate crisis intervention and prevention skills.
Performing various record keeping duties
Driving
High School Graduate or High School Equivalency
At least 21 years of age
Complete and maintain training and/or certification as required by the agency

Responsibilities

Monitor camper's location and interactions at all times
Helps plan, organize, prepare for, implement, and support therapeutic and recreational activities in conjunction with Treatment Group Leaders and Recreation Group Leaders.
Role model appropriate interactions and teach campers how to interact positively with peers in a group setting.
Role model and teach campers how to manage feelings and behaviors in a safe manner that supports interpersonal growth and development.
Uses a trauma informed approached when interacting with campers and families.
Develop and maintain healthy and professional relationships with clients. Maintain appropriate boundaries.
Monitor client self-administration of medications and maintain documentation.
Actively utilize approved intervention continuum techniques to maintain safety.
Prevent and respond per trained guidelines to crisis situations.
Intervene as early as possible to deescalate situations utilizing verbal prevention strategies.
Prevent incidents which threaten safety or security of facility, staff, campers, or general public by intervening as soon as possible to de-escalate
Handle and/or assist in emergency situations until contact with or in cooperation with appropriate authorities (e.g. administers first aid)
Recognizes behavior changes and work with therapist and other staff to address as necessary
Other duties as assigned