Want to have fun at work helping kids with special needs?!?

This is the job for you!

Peak Potential Therapy is seeking caring, dependable, and fun-loving individuals to work as Summer Camp Aide / Support Staff with kids with special needs under the direction of a camp Lead.

Peak Potential Therapy has immediate openings for camp aides to provide appropriate academic, behavioral, and emotional support to clients with disabilities or behaviors.

A camp aide with Peak Potential Therapy helps support the daily activities of one of our two therapeutic summer camps.

No training or certification is required upon hire.

Multiple shifts (part- and full-time) are available between 9 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm daily. Most of the hours will be at our clinic in Northfield, OH.

Responsibilities and Duties

Working as a Support Staff requires following the direction of the Camp Lead, and helping facilitate a smooth summer camp experience for our clients.

Teach and engage in a variety of activities to progress the kids' skills in social, cognitive, communication, self-care, and more.

• Working in a 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 ratio with children, ranging in age from 6 years - 21 years of age, with a primary focus on behavior support.
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors, to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to handle behaviors such as aggression, tantrums, self-injurious behaviors, and potty training. This may include implementing crisis intervention practices at times (we will provide the appropriate training).

This may include lifting and / or transporting children as needed.

• Being open and receptive to feedback.
• Objective in thought process.

Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications and Skills

Required : BCI and FBI background checks

Benefits :

• FREE training by BCBA, SLP, and OT.
• Gain invaluable experience for future careers in SLT, ABA, Special Education, and more.
• Consistent yet flexible hours to work around college schedules.
• Part-time and Full-time shifts open.
• Fun & relaxed work environment.
Medical Specialty :
• Pediatrics
• Pediatrics

Schedule :

• 6-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location :

Northfield, Ohio

Peak Potential Therapy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Last updated : 2024-04-27