Location
Chesterfield, Missouri
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Site Liaison provides one-on-one support to children with developmental disabilities during camp activities and assists counselors in managing behavioral or health crises. They also help coordinate camper pairings and ensure inclusive participation in traditional camp programming.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Special Education. Current CPR and First Aid certification is required, along with experience working with children in crisis situations.
bachelor degreeTeamworkCommunicationAdaptabilityCPRPatienceBehavioral supportFirst aidCrisis managementChild developmentSpecial education
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Chesterfield,
- MO 63005Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeEducation
- Level:
- Not
- SpecifiedSalary
- Range: $20.00 - $20.00
- HourlyTravel
- Percentage:
- NoneJob
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category: Adult Day ServicesThe Jewish Community Center Day Camp has an opening for a Site Liaison at our Chesterfield location. Our caring and enthusiastic staff provides one on one support to child and youth with developmental disabilities as they participate in regular camp programming in a variety of activities including swimming, outdoor activities, crafts, drama, sports and nature. Assist counselors in appropriately managing crisis situations related to behavior or health as needed Assist Day Camp Directors in locating counselor/camper pairings during morning drop off Assist Day Camp Directors in brainstorming creative innovative ways to include campers with developmental and physical disabilities into traditional camp activities. Attend all Monday morning meetings with staff Fill in for counselors that may call in sick or have emergencies Complete necessary paperwork for funders Collect progress notes from counselors each Friday Assist counselors with staying with their camp groups as much as possible Support children and youth as they participate in group or individual activities Make accommodations to activities as needed to allow the camper to fully participate Be available for the entire duration of camp (May 27th-August 2nd) and have reliable transportation Follow all JCC rules, regulations, and standards Attend training and meetings as required Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications BA in related field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work) Experience working in crisis situations with children or youth with developmental disabilities Understanding of unique needs of children and youth with developmental disabilities Must have auditory, visual, ambulatory and cognitive communications and physical ability to complete major tasks in the program Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to child’s age and skill levels Ability to accept guidance and supervision Ability to assist children and youth in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury Should possess good character, integrity, and adaptability Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control in a dynamic environment Current CPR and First Aid certification is required and must be maintained. Training will be provided if necessary
