Work Study Team Leader—Summer Program - 2026 at ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York

City of Binghamton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

18.2

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Mentoring, Team leadership, Behavior management, Lesson planning, Career counseling, Performance evaluation, First aid, CPR, SCIP certification, Communication, Time management, Vocational training, Conflict resolution

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Seasonal Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026. Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026. Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled. Hourly rate: $18.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – The Work Study Team Lead is responsible for providing oversight & direction to counselors and campers within their assigned age group. Scheduling and supervising participants in the Achieve Summer Work Study Program, which assists participants ages 14 – 21 gain vocational skills through job assignments and curriculum time. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervise & mentor 15-20 counselors. Conduct weekly team meetings with counselors. Provide training, direction & oversight of counselors/classrooms. Ensure counselors and campers are attending scheduled activities. Complete performance evaluations on each counselor. Schedule 10+ work study participant’s job assignments – each participant works one hour per day. Work with the Program Director, Coordinators and Team Leads to coordinate the participant’s work time with other camp activities. Train participants to use electronic time and attendance and approve timecards. Train and supervise participants on their assigned job responsibilities, which may include; janitorial, counselor assistant or cafeteria duties. Write lesson plans with work related curriculum, 2 hours per week; career exploration, resume writing interview skills, etc. Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans. Assist with coordination and supervision on program wide field trips & special activities. Serve as primary contact for communication with parents to inquire about any unreported absences or report incidents & problems. Complete incident/accident reports on students/counselors as required. Responsible for complying with all Part 635, Part 671, Part 624 and Part 633 regulations in total, and reporting violations, deficiencies, and/or incidents to direct supervisor as they are discovered or indicated. Assist with handling of camper behaviors. Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements REQUIREMENTS Working towards a bachelor’s degree in human services, recreation, or related field with 1-2 years’ experience in working with individuals that have functional differences. Ability to work as part of a team. A valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier. Must be able to obtain & maintain certification in CPR, First Aid and SCIP.

Responsibilities

The Work Study Team Leader oversees counselors and campers, managing daily schedules and vocational training activities. They are also responsible for performance evaluations, lesson planning, and ensuring compliance with program regulations.