What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor: Respite position at The Fowler Center?
Become part of an amazing team devoted to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities!
This is a Part-Time, Seasonal position. Our respite weekends occur 1-2 times per month from September – May. Respite Counselors stay in cabins on site from Friday evenings through Sunday mornings.
I. JOB SUMMARY
The Respite Counselor is part of TFC’s respite weekends during the fall, winter, and spring seasons where we provide accessible outdoor experiences such as horseback riding, sports, challenge education, creative arts, and various other season-appropriate activities. The Respite 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 indoor and 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.