Counselor-1

Position Location

• Research &
• Education
• Center
• Scheduled
• Weekly
• Hours: 40
• Work
• Shift:
• First
• Shift
• Department: Sports and Fitness We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! ***(6293)
• Counselor
• Qualifications
• Required: Minimum 2 years experience working or volunteering at a licensed Youth Camp and/or other licensed school age program, or adaptive sports program.

Required

Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Preferred

Person living with a physical disability.

Preferred

• Must be able to demonstrate skill with adaptive equipment for a minimum of one adaptive sport offered at the HSC Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports camp. JOB SUMMARY Counselors are under the direct supervision of the Head Counselors. Counselors provide direct supervision of a small group of campers. Counselors apply their knowledge and experience working with school-age children to supervise children in a developmentally--appropriate program for youth living with physical disabilities in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and practices of CSC Adaptive Sports program and DPH Youth Camp Licensing Regulations. . PHYSICAL DEMANDS Visual acuity, varied periods of active participation in both fine and gross motor activities as required for proper supervision of children. COGNITIVE DEMANDS Reasoning; problem identification; foresight; quick decision making ability, organization skills; high level of communication skills relating to both adults and children; an ability to comprehend and communicate both verbally and in writing; current in early childhood developmental issues relating to school age children; knowledge of physical disabilities served and accommodations and supports for each; and an ability to work well as a team member. Attends workshops and trainings for professional growth and development and attends trainings as required by the State of Connecticut. WORK DEMANDS Job requires working with changes in temperature inside/outside, dry/wet, humid, hot/cold, dirty, noisy (children's voices, instruments, equipment). Possible exposure to body fluids, blood borne pathogens and odors (BM, urine, blood, vomit, foods); hazards (disinfectants, toys, foods and non food items spilled on floor, active children in motion); works alone, around and/or with others; quick emergency response. Ability to be flexible with work schedule, if necessary,