Autism Camp LeadThe Autism Project, a Lifespan PartnerThe Autism Project, is hiring Camp Leads for Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! Camp Leads provide leadership and supervision of support staff and campers, ensure health, safety and general wellbeing of campers, and implement & maintain a highly structured, safe, appropriate, fun-filled program.The Autism Projects Camp WANNAGOAGAIN provides a safe, supported, and fun camp experience for children, teens, and young adults with ASD & related social-emotional or communication challenges. Our camp program is designed to provide opportunities for real-life experiences, an environment to learn new leisure skills, and the chance to meet new friends in a structured environment with experienced staff. Responsibilities: Directly supervise and be responsible for their group of children, leading the group in age-appropriate activities and provide support & insight in order to make adjustments to the schedule to promote maximum participation of all campersSupport 1:1 staff & campers and provide guidance & therapeutic tools as needed to maximize camper & staff experienceProvide feedback and insight to grouping of campers to Director and request additional materials needed as indicated for each camperEnsure the health and safety of all the children and group staff by using appropriate methods to caution them regarding unsafe practices, behaviors, and conditions.
Follow Camp protocols and Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reportsPlan and lead activities with a group in accordance with the camp schedule. Assign support staff & volunteers appropriate jobs & duties to be performed for the weekSet and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcementAssist the Lead Counselor to lead the group in age-appropriate activities and provide support & insight in order to make adjustments to the schedule to promote maximum participation of all campersTreat children with dignity and respect, recognizing their individuality and diversityMaintain the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in/sign-out sheets ensuring that the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shownAnswer parent concerns or make appropriate referrals to the DirectorReport parents or childrens concerns to direct supervisor; complete necessary child abuse report forms as neededArrive prepared for the scheduled shift, prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of program participants with no distractions. Work in harmony and cooperation with staff, volunteers, members of the Autism Project, maintaining a positive disposition, demeanor and attireAttend and participate in staff training and orientationRequirements: Bachelors degree in Special Education, or related field or extensive experience working with the people with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders is a must, along with training in current best practices for supporting individuals with AutismExperience directing employees in daily responsibilities and schedulesAbility to stand, walk, run and get into a pool with campersWillingness to work as a team member in a rapidly expanding non-profit agency2024 Camp Dates: July 22-July 26 & July 29-August 2 & August 5-August 9Additional Dates Required: July 17 (orientation) & July 20 (set up day)Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8am4pm & Fridays, 8am-2pmLocation: Kingston, RI (busses available from Johnston, RI)Compensation: $22.50/hLifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.
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