Therapeutic Summer Camp Counselor

The Summer& After School Program Workeris a member of the after school vacation and summer programs. The Summer& After School Program Workeris responsible for providing a productive interactive and safe environment for Out of School Time program participants and is expected to be engaged with children at all times. Summer& After School Program Workersare not only responsible to plan activities including but not limited to expressive gross motor & STEM - but also to actively participate in all program activities. The Summer & After School Program Workerwill work in collaboration with other Leaders regarding planning program schedules activities and all aspects of programming. The Summer& After School Program Workeris responsible for providing the highest quality of care by implementing a nurturing caring safe and structured environment for children to thrive and succeed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this title. Employees are expected to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Programming:

• Facilitate/co-facilitate group therapy and experiential activities daily. Responsible for planning preparation and participation in activities; maintaining a consistent and predictable schedule and therapeutic structure
• Valued member of treatment team meetings and discussions about youth progress; contribute to understanding/interventions for effective outcomes
• Direct supervision of and engagement withchildren including physical activity and supporting children with their academic behavioral social emotional growth
• Ensure the physical and emotional well-being and safety of the children served.
• Provide behavioral and physical intervention in line with agency training and philosophy
• Transportation of clients to and from the Program and to off campus community-based activities
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining cleanliness and appearance of the after-school classrooms and van

Administration:

• Complete serious incident and restraint reports as required follow protocols to inform the Program Manager and/or Director of Therapeutic After School Program
• Responsible for completing daily shift reports
• Prepare and/or assist in generating behavioral reports in all required formats
• Ensure efficient and timely record keeping
• Flexibility with hours pertaining to seasonal shifts (vacation and summer camp)
• Patience empathy compassion and cultural humility
• Minimum of 12 months experience working with children families educators and care team
• Ability to understand and implement agency treatment philosophy

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach with others including respectful interactions with coworkers children families and providers
• Consistent and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of standard office equipment: E-Mail Microsoft Word Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Valid drivers license and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely
• Comfort transporting youth for off-grounds field trips
• Confidence and comfort in responding to emergency situations quickly and safely
• Discretion regarding confidentiality of clients/their histories families and co-workers
• Strong ability to model teach and support youth
• Follow up and follow through on tasks able to prioritize
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to bend reach stand and lift up to 75 pounds
• Strong commitment to Italian Homes values philosophy and mission

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status height weight or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application and/or interview process please contact.

The hourly wage for this role is $20 per hour USD. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO medical and life insurance EAP and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan.