Inclusion Facilitator (LTE)

Cross Plains; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cross Plains is seeking an Inclusion Facilitator to help campers with disabilities participate in activities safely and meaningfully. You will work under supervision to support campers with plans, socialize with peers, and communicate progress to families and coordinators.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, attending trainings, following protocols, and assisting with daily needs as required. CPR/First Aid or willingness to become certified is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to support campers with plans and strategies for success.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and run during the day.
• Capable of following protocols and adapting to camper needs.
• First Aid and CPR certified or willing to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with camper(s) who need extra supervision to keep them safe.
• Attend staff trainings and understand expectations.
• Become familiar with camper protocols and use visual aids and consistent phrases.
• Facilitate camper interactions with peers and coach appropriate behavior.
• Communicate daily progress to camper families and Recreation Coordinator/ Supervisor.
• Assist camper with dressing, toileting, or diaper changes if required.
• Bring camper to scheduled medication with Recreation staff.

Skills

Disability support

Patience

Flexible thinking

Quick thinking

Creativity

Communication

Education

Education field training

Job description

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Under the general direction of the Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor and the Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Facilitator is responsible for helping campers with additional needs or disabilities participate in camp activities and interact with other campers in a meaningful and safe manner.

Term of Employment:

The Inclusion Facilitator will work between 15-35 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise and interact with camper(s) who need extra supervision to keep them, and others, safe
• If necessary, attend paid training with parents and/or Recreation Coordinator, to understand the camper's needs and what duties you are responsible for
• Attend general staff training and understand staff expectations
• Become familiar with protocols for the camper(s) you are responsible for, including visual aids, foreshadowing events, familiar phrases to use, Epi Pens, etc
• Facilitate the camper's interactions with peers, through modeling appropriate behavior and coaching all campers through interactions
• Communicate with camper's family and Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor to update them on the day's successes, things you worked on, and other pertinent information
• Assist camper with dressing, toileting, or diaper changes, if required
• Bring camper to the Recreation Coordinator or Lead Counselor for scheduled medication

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Able to support campers with plans and other strategies to allow them to be successful at camp
• Must be able to withstand frequent standing, walking, and running during the day
• Capable of carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Patience, flexible thinking, quick thinking, and creativity

Experience interacting with people with disabilities. Experience or training in education, recreation, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, or related field preferred. Feel comfortable assisting campers with personal hygiene tasks. First Aid and CPR Certified or willingness to become trained