Cabin Counselor

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Cabin Counselor is part of TFC’s classic camp program where we provide accessible outdoor experiences such as horseback riding, sports, challenge education, creative arts, picnics, water activities, and gardening. The Cabin Counselor position will supervise and assist campers (adults and youth) with disabilities in daily personal care (includes showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, etc) while encouraging participation in daily recreational activities.

II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide and assist campers with personal care based upon individual needs. This includes dressing, feeding, toileting, showering, teeth-brushing, etc.
• Provide direct supervision of the campers to ensure their safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Guide and assist campers in a range of outdoor activities.
• Document the camper’s progress toward meeting his/her treatment goals.
• Set-up and ensure recreation equipment is secure and stored properly.
• Assist campers in daily cabin tidying tasks.
• Follow safety and emergency procedures as outlined in the Agency’s policies and procedures manual.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork required by licensing and Agency policy.
• Dispense topical medications prescribed to campers.
• Enforce camp rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the campers.
• Participate in all training activities that are provided by the Agency for professional growth and skill development, including pre-camp orientation.
• Work in collaboration with other staff to make it a rewarding, safe, and positive camp experience for everyone.
• Creates a nurturing and positive environment that supports the mission and vision of the Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Seasonal position that occurs over the course of 10-20 weeks during the summer camp program.

• Be willing to work flexible hours, which includes nights and weekends.

• Stays in tents/cabins on site.

III. BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
• Past professional, educational, and/or volunteer experiences working with youth or adults with disabilities preferred.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Must be able to spend majority of the time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Manage time and multiple priorities, meets deadlines.

• Exercise professional judgement in making decisions.

• Complete assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.

• Able to expressively and receptively communicate in order to complete necessary documentation relating to the camper’s Plan of Service as required by partner agencies.

• Perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, shoveling, pulling/pushing (up to 150 lbs.), climbing, and lifting (up to 75 lbs.), in order to perform various tasks.

• Must be able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities including water-based games and activities.

• Adhere to all applicable safety and health policies and procedures.

• Able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).