The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving)

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  Springfield, OH (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

REPORTS TO: Day-camp Driver/Counselor

SUPERVISES: no employees

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Seasonal full-time, 35-40 hours based on program needs for the duration of the six-week program.

FUNCTION: The Day Camp Counselors are responsible for providing the campers with a safe, enriching, and fun program. The counselors are the primary caregivers and program leaders for the campers or program participants. It is expected that the counselor will actively participate/interact with the children. They will also be expected to assist the children with activities, including dressing for the pool and/or using the restroom, as the participants’ disabilities demand.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all required training
  • Help to develop daily activities
  • Supervise all children within your assigned group
  • Maintain an active awareness of all participants in your area
  • Prepare breakfast and lunch for participants
  • Assist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.
  • Help organize and lead rainy-day activities
  • Assist with the transportation of campers
  • Assist with daily activities
  • Anything else required for a successful camp experience.
  • Assist with building clean-up and set up. The building is to be left clean at the end of each day.

    • Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • 1 year of experience with people with disabilities
  • Must be safety conscious/oriented
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
  • Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needs
  • Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil manner
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License with two or fewer violations (moving or accident) over the past two years
  • Must possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Driver’s Test
    • The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

    About The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

    We fight with love.

    The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.

    Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Rancho Palos Verdes, California
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    salvationarmy.org
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