Department of Psychology

Responsibilities

• Be able to participate in physical activity for at least 9 hours a day in wooded and hilly terrain. Activities include hiking, swimming, outdoor games, canoeing, and more.
• Fully participate in and complete the camp training week.
• Read and learn all of the Christmount and Camp Lakey Gap policies and procedures provided in the Staff Handbook and Personnel Manual.
• Develop a professional and respectful working relationship with fellow staff members.
• Fully read and learn all of the information that is provided in your weekly camper(s) forms. Ask questions about the information provided before your camper(s) arrives, and to follow up with camper's guardians.
• Prepare all necessary items needed before camper(s) arrives (their schedule and bed name tag).
• Act in a supportive and professional manner when meeting camper's and their guardians.
• Always wear your Christmount staff shirt while on duty.
• Support your camper(s) at their level of need, and use the techniques taught to you during the training week.
• Fully supervise your camper(s) and remain in arms reach at all times.
• Seek support for your camper(s) from the Activity Directors, Assistant Director, Director and Consultants as needed.
• Assist your camper(s) with self care (ie, toileting, showering, eating, etc) at their level of need.
• Attend, listen and participate in all scheduled staff meetings (unless it is your day off).
• Be prompt to all scheduled activities and meetings.
• Complete and turn in all required paperwork in a timely manner (Daily Notes, Floater Form, Stuff I wish I knew on Friday form, Incident Reports.)
• Fulfill all other requested tasks throughout the summer.

Job Function: Social Services
Posting Date: November 1, 2011
Expiration Date: December 30, 2011
Salary Level: TBD

Qualifications

1. A degree or pursuing a degree in a human services field, or a strong interest in autism
2. A high school diploma or equivalent
3. At least 18 years of age
4. Education and training experience shall be such that the Counselor will have knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• • Beginning knowledge on autism, and a willingness to learn new skills related to autism
  • Communication skills both oral and written
  • Personal relations skills with the ability to work effectively with children, youth, and adults

Contact: Elsa Berndt, Director
How to Apply: Please visit https://www.camplakeygap.org/forms