Camp Counselor: Respite

The Fowler Center; Mayville (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Fowler Center in Mayville, Michigan is seeking a Respite Counselor to help support children and adults with disabilities during respite weekends. You'll play a vital role in assisting campers with personal care and encouraging them to participate in various recreational activities like horseback riding and arts.

This position demands a nurturing approach to create a safe and positive environment. Responsibilities include supervising campers, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily tasks. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to guide and assist in recreational activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist campers with personal care based on individual needs.
• Provide direct supervision to ensure campers' safety.
• Guide campers in various recreational activities.

Job description

Become part of an amazing team devoted to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities!

Job Summary

The Respite Counselor is part of TFC’s respite weekends during the fall, winter, and spring seasons where we provide accessible outdoor experiences such as horseback riding, sports, challenge education, creative arts, and various other season-appropriate activities. The Respite Counselor position will supervise and assist campers (adults and youth) with disabilities in daily personal care (includes showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.) while encouraging participation in daily recreational activities.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Provide and assist campers with personal care based upon individual needs. This includes dressing, feeding, toileting, showering, teeth‑brushing, etc.
• Provide direct supervision of the campers to ensure their safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Guide and assist campers in a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Document the camper’s progress toward meeting his/her treatment goals.
• Set‑up and ensure recreation equipment is secure and stored properly.
• Assist campers in daily cabin tidying tasks.
• Follow safety and emergency procedures as outlined in the Agency’s policies and procedures manual.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork required by licensing and Agency policy.
• Dispense topical medications prescribed to campers.
• Enforce camp rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the campers.
• Participate in all training activities that are provided by the Agency for professional growth and skill development, including pre‑camp orientation.
• Work in collaboration with other staff to make it a rewarding, safe, and positive camp experience for everyone.
• Creates a nurturing and positive environment that supports the mission and vision of the Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.