***This is a seasonal position from June 8th through August 10th.

Destination Ascendigo: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve, such as our participants and clients, and the people with whom we serve, such as our co-workers and other stakeholders.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education and an array of behavioral health services. We are headquartered in Carbondale, CO. Currently, Ascendigo employs more than 50 full- and part-time year-round staff members and approximately 30 additional employees during our seasonal summer camp programming.

The Ascendigo Promise to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do and a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.. We support high performance through thoughtful on-boarding and training, and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

Core Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Summer Camp Overnight Supervisor will be to oversee and monitor clients and facilities from 10pm-6am. Generally, all campers are asleep during this time, but may come out of their private rooms during sleeping hours and need some level of support. The overnight supervisor may accompany the client until they are ready to go back to bed. At times, this person may need to support with camper hygiene, providing behavioral support when needed, and ensuring a safe camp environment. The Overnight Supervisor will need to remain awake through the night to ensure all campers are accounted for. If campers are not awake, the staff will walk the hallway to monitor in-room disturbances while respecting camper privacy. Ascendigo’s Overnight Supervisor has on-call backup from Ascendigo’s Residential Camp Manager should additional assistance be needed. During times that all campers are asleep, staff is asked to remain attentive but may enjoy leisure time at their computer, reading a book, or engaging in other activities that allow them to monitor campers and facilities.

Tasks:

• Oversee camper safety and campus security from 10pm-6am
• Support campers with needs throughout the night
• Work with the Residential Camp Manager to work though behavioral challenges, camper sleepless nights, and upholding a quiet environment that promotes rest of participants.
• Keep facilities clean and organized for the camp’s continued use
• Occasionally help campers with hygiene such as soiled bedding, bathroom needs, and cleaning needs.
• Ensure overall safety for residential campers, acting as the highest on-shift manager during overnight hours.
• Fill out a nightly report to inform daytime staff of overnight happenings
• Be willing to work an occasional weekend shift, or opt to work weekends for additional pay
• Maintain a safe culture and an environment of FUN!
• Serves as a role model and mentor to young professionals in the adaptive field.

In addition,

• Must be age 21 or over and have legal working status.
• Must have experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Preferably has had adaptive camp experience.
• Experience assisting with behaviors and assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living such as toileting, personal hygiene, etc.) highly preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags.
• Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Should have at least a high school diploma.
• Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)

Personal Characteristics: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of a holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. He/she should believe in the dignity and potential of our clients. We also have a commitment to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. which stands for:

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.
• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.
• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.
• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!
• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.
• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.
• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.