Camp Inclusion Facilitator
Camp Inclusion Facilitator
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
Work with all campers in need of support regardless of identified or diagnosed needs. Provide inclusion support for campers ages 5 to 14 to the maximum degree of involvement possible. Help adapt activities to ensure camper participation and success. Provide support to campers as they integrate into daily camp life. Facilitate camper relationships and encourage social interaction. Provide positive reinforcement and other behavioral intervention to facilitate camper involvement in the group and activities. Promote camper connection to animals and the Zoo and enjoyment of the program. Work with all campers counselors or volunteers to help foster an inclusive environment for all campers. Communicate effectively with parents Zoo educators camp directors and inclusion team regarding the needs of the participants. Maintain confidentiality. Complete all necessary camper documentation. Function effectively as a collaborative team member and a source of expertise and support for counselors camp community and education team members while modeling a passion for inclusion. Provide families with the practical guidance they need to make a campers week the best week of their summer. Model a positive attitude camp energy compassion and empathy while on the job.
Work Monday to Friday some Thursday evenings instead of Fridays. May 27th August 1st.
Qualifications:
Passion for working with all children regardless of their background or ability and desire to provide the opportunity for them to play learn and have positive social interactions. A bachelors degree in OT PT Special Ed Recreational Therapy or related field required. Experience working with neurodiverse populations and children of all abilities and ages a must. Demonstrated experience in assisting children with selfregulation challenges and ability to work with challenging behaviors required. Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member. Compassion flexibility a positive attitude and a desire to create a safe and fun learning environment for all children that allows them to connect to the natural world. Must possess excellent customer service organization and communication skills and exemplify the Zoos values. Must be willing and able to work outside daily and walk around the Zoo up to 45 miles per day and lift up to 20 lbs. Experience with trauma informed care preferred. All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safetysensitive role a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances including .
Employment Type
Full Time
