Group Lead Counselor

Job Summary

Pattison's Academy is seeking a passionate and driven Lead Counselor to join our summer camp team. Reporting to the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director, this position will be responsible for facilitating a 4-week camp program for participants with multiple and severe disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Minimum of 2 semesters of higher education with a focus on one or more of the following: Education, Therapy (SLP, OT, Physical), Medicine, Psychology
• Minimum of one year of supervisory or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Execute a daily schedule of activities while adapting the camp program to target the goals of each camper
• Collaborate and work with a co-lead to ensure daily group tasks are complete
• Lead camp counselors in modifying and accommodating campers’ individual needs
• Think creatively to ensure each child is socially, educationally, and physically challenged in all activities
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on campers’ daily activities via camper goals, daily logs, and daily parent communication
• Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Flexible to the pace and needs of the children and the program
• Lead and assist counselors in caring for campers’ personal hygiene needs, including oral feeding, tube feeding, and toileting/diapering
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements
• Acts as liaison between camp counselors and camp administrative staff
• Oversee camper data collection
• Participate in daily briefings, debriefings, and check-ins with administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay

Full-Time Salary: $18-20 hourly commensurate with experience