KEEP After School Counselor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Takes direction from the Site and Assistant Site Coordinators
• Assists in the creation, organization, promotion and implementation of a wide variety of recreational activities such as: arts and crafts, sports and games, music, nature study, special events and social activities
• Attends all staff and program meetings
• Reports any “incidents” immediately to the Site Coordinator
• Maintains good relations with all School District personnel
• Arrives on time and is prepared for the day’s activities
• Reports absence from work in a timely manner
• Is willing to work any “Day Off” trip when available
• Shows interest and enthusiasm for all planned activities
• Is sensitive to the individual needs of the participants.
• Maintains discipline of group
• Helps with housekeeping duties related to program operation and as assigned

JOB TITLE: K.E.E.P. AFTER SCHOOL Counselor
CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
PAY RATE: $16.00 - $18.00/ HOUR
SUPERVISOR: K.E.E.P. SITE SUPERVISOR
HOURS: MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 2:15PM – 6:00PM AND WED 1:45 – 6:00PM
Schedules follow the Barrington School District 220 calendar (August – June).
EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 3 OR 4 BASED ON HOURS

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the K.E.E.P Site Coordinator, the staff support is responsible for creating, organizing and displaying personal leadership in a wide variety of recreational activities.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the specific activity preferred
• Ability to teach in any given class situation
• Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
• Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
• Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
• Must attend professional educational and safety trainings
• Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation.

Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks

• Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
• Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
• Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Regularly required to talk, hear or read
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift, move and/or pull up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
• Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
• Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• None
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Employee performs most activities indoors. Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature
• Employee may perform some activities outside in various weather conditions
COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a prompt, positive and appropriate manner
• Employee must have the ability to follow directions
• Employee must have good verbal and written communications skills
• Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
• Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
• Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements and efforts of working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances changes; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

Salary : $16 - $18