Summer Camp Inclusion Companion
Summer Camp Inclusion Companion
Posted on :
21-04-2025
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Hourly Salary
USD 17 - 19
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
21-04-2025
Job Description
Description
- Inclusion Companions are needed for the 2025 Summer Camp Program operated through the Citys Department of Parks Recreation and Culture. The Summer Camp Program consists of up to eight weeks of camp activities for children ages 5 through 14.
Inclusion Companions assist individuals with disabilities who have requested this service to successfully integrate into the Summer Camp Program.
Applicants must be available to work weekdays (Monday through Friday) from approximately June 16 to August 8 2025 approximately 30 to 45 hours per week. Applicants must also be able to attend all required staff training sessions prior to the beginning of camp. Starting hourly rate is within the range $17.15 to $19.00 per hour) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Job Functions
- What you will do with us:
- Responsibly supervise and develop a rapport with the assigned participant(s) and assist the individual with accessing and participating in all facets of the program activity or event.
- Assist participant with activities of daily living and attend to physical needs when necessary.
- Serve as an advocate for disabled individual within the program activity or event.
- Coordinate with the program director/leaders to adapt activities when necessary.
- Maintain behavior protocols when necessary.
- Communicate with individuals parents or counselors.
- Assist in basic program duties if disabled individual does not require oneonone attention during the entire activity program or event.
- Complete appropriate paperwork and reports.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Inclusion Companion positions. Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- Inclusion Companion I: Must be at least 16 years of age and/or have completed 10th grade by June 1 2025. No experience or less than one year of experience working with individuals with a disability is qualifying; will work with individual with mild disability.
- Inclusion Companion II: Must be at least 18 years of age and/or have a high school diploma or GED certificate by June 1 2025. More than one year of experience working with individuals with a mild to moderate disability preferred.
All applicants must enjoy working with young people and have the ability to work directly with and develop a rapport with an individual with a disability; be responsible dependable adaptable and punctual; have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and leadership qualities; be able to make quick and sound decisions; be able to understand carry out and provide written and oral directions; have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and be able to lift/carry materials up to 60 pounds. CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
All applicants must possess a high level of maturity and be able to deal with children parents and other staff in a positive courteous tactful and professional manner. Must be safety conscious and committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants.
Any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties and responsibilities is qualifying. Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application (incomplete applications will not be considered)
- Submission of current resume is encouraged (attached to the online application)
Your application should include your education history relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) any pertinent skills or certifications/licenses you have and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for.Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcoholfree drugfree and smokefree workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in preemployment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland. Work permits are issued by the Maryland Department of Labor Division of Labor & Industry and are not issued until the minor has been offered a job.Click here for more information.
For more information about the position contact the Summer Camp Team at or 301.258.6350. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months.
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