Camp Counselor - Seasonal - Disability Services - $15/hour at Via of the Lehigh Valley

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Recreational Activities, Arts And Crafts, Sports, Games, Volunteering, Supervision, Safety Management, Encouragement, Collaboration, Social Skills Development, Vocational Skills Development, Independent Living Skills, Schedule Maintenance, Educational Facilitation, Recreational Facilitation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Are you looking for a FUN and EXCITING summer opportunity? Join Via of the Lehigh Valley, a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Top Workplace winner! Camp Via is hiring Camp Counselors to provide direct support to teenagers and young adults (ages 12-21) with disabilities. Camp Counselors will perform a variety of FUN activities in a summer camp setting, which include recreational activities, arts and crafts, sports, games and volunteering. Becoming a Camp Counselor is a perfect opportunity for applicants looking to increase their knowledge and experience in the human services field! This position is seasonal and approximately 25-30 hours a week Monday-Thursday. The position starts on June 29th and runs until July 30th. As a Camp Counselor you will: Ensure that campers are always supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment. Encourage campers to be active and create friendships. Collaborate with coworkers, volunteer developers, parents, employers, and nonprofit community organizations to facilitate the development of social, vocational, and independent living skills. Maintain a schedule for camp participants. Assist in and facilitate pre-arranged educational/recreational themes and guide campers in participation of all activities. Position Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment. Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance and provide transportation to community sites. Child abuse and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background clearances are required or must be obtained. Via covers the cost of all clearances. We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees. This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us! CHANGE LIVES. WORK FOR VIA. Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Camp Counselors will provide direct support to teenagers and young adults with disabilities by ensuring campers are supervised, maintaining a safe environment, and encouraging activity and friendship creation. They will also collaborate with various stakeholders to facilitate the development of social, vocational, and independent living skills for participants.