THE FOWLER CENTER Mayville MI
part of an amazing team devoted to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities!
Camp Counselors are needed for weekend camps through May 12 weekends per month) and summer camps June 6th through August 15th.
I. JOB SUMMARYThe Camp Counselor is part of The Fowler Centers amazing camp program where we provide accessible outdoor experiences such as horseback riding sports challenge education creative arts and various other seasonappropriate activities. The Camp 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 FUNCTIONSJob Responsibilities: - Provide and assist campers with personal care based upon individual needs. This includes dressing feeding toileting showering teethbrushing 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 campers progress toward meeting his/her treatment goals.
- Setup 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 Agencys 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 precamp 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC