Camp Counselor

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

To provide persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities an exciting camp experience by providing the support and assistance needed.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings Preferable possess a Valid Driver's License that meets company standards for approved driver status. Must possess basic computer skills and be proficient in the English Language (written and oral) High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location Must be 18 Years of age or Older Essential Functions: Beginning June 15, Counselors are required to attend a mandatory Four-Day Training course. Beginning June 22, Counselors are required to attend a Mandatory two-hour weekly training session every Monday throughout the camp season. Provide continuous engagement, support, and guidance to ensure each camper can participate in camp activities to the best of their ability. The Counselor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy and supportive environment by actively monitoring Campers need remaining attentive to potential risk, and taking proactive measures to safeguard each camper's health, safety and well being Duties include but are not limited to the following: hygiene care, assisting with/ showering/ bathing/toileting, oral care, dressing, assisting with/ meals-feeding, and any additional care required Willingness to participate in any additional responsibilities to support the overall success of the camp program as necessary. WKDYBST This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.