Summer Day Camp Inclusion Counselor - Seasonal - 40hr/wk
Company: City of Boynton Beach, FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this seasonal job
classification is to plan and supervise recreation activities
during summer day camp programs. Position is responsible for
assisting children with disabilities to assimilate into the day
camp setting. The City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks
Department offers an inclusive summer camp program. We invite
children of all abilities to participate in summer camp. An
Individual Recreation Plan (IRP) will be created for each
individual who requests a reasonable modification under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor is
responsible for carrying out the Individual Recreation Plan and
documenting the process. Summer Camp Dates: Monday, June 6, 2022 -
Friday, July 29, 2022 This position requires a New Hire Orientation
on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 followed by training through Friday, June
3, 2022. Summer Camp Locations/Shifts: Sims Center: 225 Northwest
12th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435Camp hours - Monday - Friday -
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMShift times: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM / 8:30 AM - 5:30
PMHester Center: 1901 North Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL
33435Camp hours - Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 5:30 PMShift times:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ***Summer Camp Inclusion Camp
Counselors work 40 hours per week*** Essential Functions The
following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to
be representative of the type of tasks performed within this
classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The
omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not
exclude them from the classification if the work is similar,
related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other
duties may be required and assigned. Participates in orientation
training. Becomes familiar with and implements camp policies,
procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff
Manual, and learns the role of the camp counselor. Reviews and
implements IRP. Evaluates IRP and provides feedback as needed.
Communicates any questions, concerns or feedback to supervisory
staff. Organizes and sets up programs and activities; gathers
materials, supplies and equipment for use in implementing plans;
and supervises recreation activities. Resolves differences that may
arise during play. Assists at all camp check-ins and check-outs
with assigned roles and responsibilities. Participates in all
activities with campers. Encourages and facilitates camper's
participation in all activities by implementing appropriate
strategies, such as visual structure and reinforcements. Implements
behavior management strategies according to the guidelines stated
in the Summer Camp Staff Manual. Discusses these strategies with
supervisory staff. Greets the public; answers questions about
registered participants from parents; meets parents/care providers
daily or as needed and discusses the camper's week with them.
Discusses with parents of children with disabilities if the agreed
upon program modification(s) are being successfully met. Assures
that all of the camper's belongings are returned to guardians.
Opens and closes the recreation building; checks buildings; reports
any maintenance problems; and maintains order in the building.
Complies with established policies, procedures, and regulations of
the Recreation and Parks Department and the City. Maintains the
cleanliness of all areas of camp utilized by campers and camp
staff. Completes assigned cleaning jobs. Stores supplies
appropriately after use. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or valid equivalent;
- Six (6) months previous experience in working with or
supervising children in a summer or other day camp or child care
setting;
- Experience must include prior interaction with children with
disabilities; and
- Must possess valid CPR/First Aid Certification prior to date of
hire and must maintain the certification thereafter. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications for education and experience
must be met before consideration of the following Preferred
Qualifications:
- Possession of Florida State Department of Health Forty (40)
hour Childcare Certification.
- Certified Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher.
- Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of
hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Supplemental
Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates
with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors,
engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and
other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review
status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems.Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers
messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to
prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability
to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to
complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability
to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and
written instructions on moderately complex matters. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge and understanding of how to lead
and/or participate in all aspects of camp activities.Knowledge of
behavior-management techniques.Knowledge of safety regulations and
emergency procedures.Knowledge of the child developmental process
and needs of youth.Knowledge of group management
techniques.Knowledge of the limited abilities of youth as it
relates to their ability to participate in recreational
activities.Knowledge of environmental factors that could have a
negative effect on campers, such as bad weather, water hazards,
poison ivy and wild animals.Ability to plan activities for children
with disabilities to successfully assimilate the children into the
day camp setting and program.Ability to accurately follow the
requested accommodation, which may include an individualized
inclusion plan, to ensure the needs of children with disabilities
are met.Ability to plan and coordinate weekly schedule of
activities for youth.Ability to interpret and appropriately apply
health and safety regulations to those youth participating in the
day camp.Ability to observe each camper daily and check for cuts,
bruises, skin rashes, or other indications of illness or
injury.Ability to help the campers with daily self-maintenance
tasks.Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers,
including attitude, punctuality, treating others with respect,
sportsmanship, etc.Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with camp participants, parents of campers,
other camp employees andvolunteers.Ability to offer guidance
in-group and camp-wide activities.Ability to work as part of a team
to ensure that all camper's needs are met in a fair and appropriate
way.Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness,
and initiate necessary action.Ability to remain calm and act
resourcefully in an emergency and in stressful situations.Ability
to recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem
solving.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing.Ability to keep camp supplies and equipment in good
shapeAbility to work with a variety of age and skill
levels.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate
physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination
of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects
and materials of heavy weight (75 pounds). Sensory Requirements :
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual
cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Essential functions are regularly performed
indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to adverse
environmental conditions. When working outdoors, may be exposed to
a variety of environmental conditions, including high temperatures,
humidity, moisture, odors, insects, and distracting noises.The City
of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C.
12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands
described are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions
of the position that are incidental to the performance of
fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are
essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible
modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s)
will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a
direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the
minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.VETERANS'
PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and
family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive
preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally,
certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for
postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the
City.
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