Summer Staff Conference Center One-on-One Aide

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated in Mount Hermon, CA, seeks an One on One Student Aide to assist children and students with special needs during camp sessions. You will support mobility, hygiene, safety, and participation in activities with dedication to the camp's mission.

CPR/First Aid certification is required before arrival; prior experience with children and sensitive handling of individuals with cognitive or physical needs is essential; you will collaborate with department teams and

Qualifications

• High school graduate with some college preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with physical mobility.
• Care for basic hygienic needs.
• Support participation in group activities and discipleship efforts.
• Provide clear communication with parents regarding well-being and safety.
• Keep camp areas and supplies clean and orderly.
• Provide one-on-one assistance for children with special needs.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience with children

Ability to work independently

Flexible/on-call

Education

High school graduate

Some college experience preferred

Job description

Position ObjectivesThe One on One Student Aide position is the assistant/primary caretaker for children and students 0-18 years old with cognitive, emotional, or physical special needs that greatly inhibit or prohibit them from participating in camp activities as well as enabling them to participate and experience camp as best suited for them, all in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, when needed this position will have responsibilities to provide a consistent, stable, and supportive environment for children in the Child Care or Day Camp programs, assisting students ages birth to 12 years old.General Qualifications:The One on One Student Aide is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.Key Job AccountabilitiesAssist children with physical mobility.Care for basic hygienic needs.Help kids encounter God and others by partnering with department teams and leads in all aspects of discipleship; implementing curriculum.Support children with participation in group activities.Provide clear and open communication with parents regarding their child/children’s well-being, with special attention to health, safety and discipline.Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas, including workspaces and supplies, clean and orderly.Help provide a consistent, stable, safe, and supportive environment for the children in their care so that they may experience camp as best suited to the child’s abilities.Assist a child with special needs. This responsibility demands one on one assistance. In this case, the Aide will accompany only child with special needs throughout the session, helping them to join the group when possible, and offering alternative activities for that child when necessary with the support of the Special Needs Coordinator.Engage the students in custom activities when unable to participate with the rest of the group.Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain.Other duties assigned by Supervisor.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Education/Certifications/Licenses:High school graduate.Some college experience preferred.Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).Work Experience:Experience working with or caring for children.Previous experience working with students with special needs and/or kids ages birth to sixth grade.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to establish priorities, work independently, without supervision, and make choices in the best interest of the children.Ability to be on-call and flexible at work with short notice.A heart to serve whenever needed.Ability to communicate openly and effectively with a child, his/her guardians, and Supervisor.Must feel comfortable working with and around individuals with social, cognitive, or physical special needs.Ability to be calm, responsible, resourceful, kind, trustworthy, reliable, and have a genuine love for and interest in working with children.Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.Physical Demands:The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs., and engage in general physical play with children.Additional Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements.Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United StatesEducation/Certifications/Licenses:High school graduate.Some college experience preferred.Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).Work Experience:Experience working with or caring for children.Previous experience working with students with special needs and/or kids ages birth to sixth grade.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to establish priorities, work independently, without supervision, and make choices in the best interest of the children.Ability to be on-call and flexible at work with short notice.A heart to serve whenever needed.Ability to communicate openly and effectively with a child, his/her guardians, and Supervisor.Must feel comfortable working with and around individuals with social, cognitive, or physical special needs.Ability to be calm, responsible, resourceful, kind, trustworthy, reliable, and have a genuine love for and interest in working with children.Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.Physical Demands:The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs., and engage in general physical play with children.Additional Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements.Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.