Job Title: Peace Camp Intervention Counselor (Part Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary)
Hiring Range: $23.00 an hour
Job Summary:
The Peace Camp Intervention Counselor assists the Camp Director with daily camp activities and camper supervision. The Intervention Counselor is responsible for camper behavioral interventions and family conferences as well as the morning program. The Intervention Counselor reports directly to the Camp Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides behavioral management staff training
- Assists Camp staff in planning and execution of daily Camp activities
- Assists Camp Director with supervision, instruction and evaluation of Camp staff
- Participates in daily staff meetings during Camp session
- Plans and executes morning program
- Shares responsibility with Camp Director for camper supervision and behavioral intervention
- Conducts parent meetings and conferences
- Works with Camp Director and other consultants, as needed, in developing individual behavioral modification plans
- Records daily camper and parent contacts
- Participates in Tae Kwon Do and other camp activities
- Performs other related duties as required by Camp Director or Outreach Center Program Manager
Skills Required:
- Ability to work with children as well as adults
- Positive image for CAPTAIN and a dedicated youth advocate.
- Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
- Crisis Intervention skills, as well as the ability to train and lead staff in crisis intervention
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in counseling or related field: experience with special education population; or
- Graduation from a four-year college with Bachelor Degree in social work, counseling, special education or related field; with extensive experience with special needs children and families; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
- Must possess a valid and clean NYS Drivers License and provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Employment is contingent upon successful background check including NYS Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
Telecommuting and Remote Work: This position is not eligible for remote work.
Employer Disclaimer:
- Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their direct supervisor.
- This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or other than an “at will” employment relationship.
CAPTAIN CHS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).