Cabin Counselor

Salary range: $16.50/hour - $16.75/hour

Essential Duties:

• Be directly responsible for the tasks of daily living for participants as assigned from one to five participants.
• Review medical alert and special care information for the participants in the cabin.
• Conduct opening and closing body check with one other staff member.
• The tasks of daily living include things such as changing clothes, keeping track of clothes and other belongings, daily hygiene (face washing, tooth brushing, showering, toileting, eating, putting participants to bed, waking them up, etc.)
• Walking participants from place to place during the program.
• Engaging participants in the recreational activities at the camp (art/crafts, athletics, cooking, etc.)
• Assisting with loading and unloading the participants from the bus including lifting participants in and out of wheel chairs and moving luggage.
• Sleep in the cabins with the participants and be on call for the Overnight Counselor who supervises the participants while asleep.
• Fulfill job responsibilities not listed here that are important to the success of the program.
• Complete Daily Log and Progress Notes as directed.
• Cleaning the cabin as needed.
• Abide by personnel policies governing staff behavior while staff and participants are in residences at the camp.
• Cabin Counselors are supervised directly by the Cabin Leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in working with children
• Previous experience working with special needs children in and out of a school setting.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, and spend several hours walking and moving about

Key Competencies:

• Compassionate and Person-Centered Care
• Team Collaboration and Communication
• Adaptability and Physical Stamina

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Place a checkmark next to the applicable options and specify any additional ones in the space provided after "Other"

Ability to travel to multiple work sites via public transportation

Repetitive movement of hands and fingers (typing and/or writing)

Ability to stand or walk long distances

Visual acuity to view documents on a computer screen for long periods of time

Typical office environment

Work in extreme heat or cold conditions

Flexibility to work evenings/nights/and-or weekend

Able to lift or carry __40_ lbs Traverse through multiple flights of stairs

Other(s):

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.