Summer Camp Unit Leader - Waterford, United States - Oak Hill
Description
Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893 We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals.
Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the
highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the
standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and
solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
Come join us at Camp Harkness for the most fun and fulfilling summer of your life Everyone deserves the chance to create lasting memories and forever friendships at summer camp.
Our program, Camp Harkness, gives people with disabilities a traditional overnight summer camp experience with swimming, crafts, sports, music, dances, campfires, and more, all by a gorgeous beach on the Connecticut shoreline.
We have weeks for young adults and for adults (all ages).We work closely as a team and train everyone at the beginning of the summer on how to care for our campers and help them have the best time.
The Summer Camp Unit Leader at Oak Hill's Waterford locationworks
June 3rd to August 9th. Counselors are expected to stay at camp from Sunday morning – Friday evening for these weeks. This is a traditional, overnight summer camp
.
The
Summer Camp Unit Leader supervises and supports the caregiving
for
each camper. They work with their team to
assist
campers with their
activities of daily living
(ADLs) and participation in camp activities. Unit Leaders provide physical, social, emotional, and recreational support to a group of campers and staff. As part of the Leadership Team, they
assist
with all camp supervision.
At least age 18
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to learn how to provide personal care to campers of all ages and ability levels
Communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Career Pathways
Staff
trips and end-of-summer banquet
Paid Training
Staff are eligible for a
$9,730
stipend for the entire program, paid bi-weekly throughout the summer camp season.
Responsibilities:
Support Counselors by providing guidance with various counselor responsibilities, including personal care, participation in programs, program set up/breakdown, emotional/behavioral supports, and stocking cabins and program areas.
Work with the Leadership Team to
facilitate
Check-In and Check-Out days, general policies and procedures for staff and campers,
assistance
calls from staff, and coverage for other staff when necessary.
Step in to fill counselor role should staff member(s) fall ill, quit, or be
terminated
until (and if)
appropriate restructuring
can take place.
Use
least
intrusive methods during situations with a risk of injury such as the need for Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT).
Facilitate team meetings to help create an efficient and supportive team.
Participate in Pre-Camp, Staff Orientation, Staff Cleanup and debrief, and
Post-Camp
.
Assist
with reviewing records and evaluations of staff.
Aid in the preparation of an evaluation and summary of current camp season, including inventories, staff evaluations, incident and accident reports, and camper reports and recommendations for the following season.
We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
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