What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Camp Rainbow position at City of Cambridge, MA?
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP’s extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Activities Coordinator and in conjunction with the Director of Programming, the Director will:
- Oversee the administration, management, and supervision of a comprehensive summer camp program serving children ages 6-21 with disabilities.
- Manage all aspects of seasonal staff recruitment and hiring
- Work closely with the Assistant Director regarding the planning, marketing, promotion, and scheduling of Camp Rainbow.
- Weekly meetings with Activities Coordinator
- Provide supervision and leadership to Head Teachers and camp counselors.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate summer camp counselors.
- Collaborate with DHSP and school staff regarding facility reservations.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director to enhance program quality and support program self-assessment.
- Organize and implement weekly field trips
- Create and maintain a daily bus schedule including pick-ups, drop offs, and field trips
- Manage intake and enrollment process with attention to individual needs of participants that aligns with Department protocols.
- Develop annual orientation and appropriate trainings throughout the summer to support the program.
- Coordinate an end of program celebration for participants, families, and friends
- Organize and maintain Summer Food Service Program.
- Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians through daily contact and meetings. Solicit parent/guardian input on their child in order to individualize behavioral approaches.
- Participate in ongoing program quality improvement efforts, including classroom observations, debriefs of observations, and action planning.
- Modify programming based on needs stated in an IEP (ability to read, support, and implement)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising, administering, and leading Out-of School time or Special Education programming with participants ages 6-21 preferred.
- 2 or more years of experience adapting and implementing programs to meet the needs of students on IEP, 504, or other behavioral plans.
- Experience working with multiple diverse populations.
- Be First Aid and CPR trained within 3 months of hire.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field preferred.
CORI REQUIREMENTS:
This position is subject to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, WORK FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS:
- The noise level in work environment is moderately to very loud. The work environment includes classrooms, outdoor athletic fields, playgrounds, gymnasium, outdoor pool, and weekly field trips.
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to answer phones, maintain multiple files, and be able to lift a minimum of at least 30 pounds.
- The employee is occasionally required to run, during play or responding to an emergency.
- Vision abilities are required for supervision of participants.
- Ability to travel throughout the City of Cambridge to various DHSP sites.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.