[acb-hsp] [Jobs] Fwd: Job Openings: Seeking Counselors forEnchanted HillsCamp

[J.Rayl]

Man, this would be fun.

Jessie Rayl
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "peter altschul" <paltschul at centurytel.net>
To: "Acbhsp" <acb-hsp at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 9:07 PM
Subject: [acb-hsp] [Jobs] Fwd: Job Openings: Seeking Counselors forEnchanted 
HillsCamp


Thank you for forwarding to all who may be interested.
>Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor
>POSITION:
>Camp Counselor
>REPORTS TO:
>Camp Director
>STATUS:
>Non-Exempt
>JOB PURPOSE:
>As a residential camp for the blind, camp
>counselors are responsible for the overall
>provision of a traditional camp experience to
>all blind and visually impaired campers
>including but not limited to: Inventing new
>blind-friendly programming, motivating campers
>to use non-visual techniques, adapting all
>activities so that all campers can participate
>fully regardless of their level of vision.
>Incorporating active participation in camp
>meals, clean up and other daily functions
>through fun activities.  Counselors provide
>supervision to recreational activities,
>providing educational experiences, promoting
>independence, supervision of health and safety
>of children and adults.  Applicant must also have
>the ability to work with campers with secondary
>disabilities i.e.  developmental, hearing impairments and
mobility restrictions
>AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:
>As employees, we should:
>. Read, understand, and adhere to all Agency policies and
procedures.
>. Conduct ourselves in a professional manner on
>and off the job, knowing that we are representatives of
LightHouse.
>. Perform all job responsibilities.
>. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward everyone.
>. Communicate regularly and appropriately with
>our supervisors, and colleagues within our own departments.
>. Demonstrate efficient time management and the
>ability to prioritize our assignments.
>. Consistently report to work on time, and be
>ready to begin performing our assigned duties and
responsibilities.
>. Work productively.
>. Continue to learn and communicate a
>blindness-positive philosophy based on best current practices in
the field.
>QUALIFICATIONS:
>Education or equivalent: High school graduate/College education
preferred:
>Must be 18 years of age or older.
>Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR.
>Experience: Previous work in a camp, school or community service
setting.
>. Other: Experience working with individuals who
>are blind/visually impaired preferred but not required
>ACCOUNTABILITIES:
>1.  Assist in the direction, supervision, and
>organization of campers in their living unit,
>within activities and throughout the camp in
>order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
>    *  Apply basic youth and blindness skill
> development principles in working with campers
> through communication, relationship
> development, and respect for diversity, involvement and
empowerment of youth.
>    * Understand basic adult learning modalities
>    * Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
>    * Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
>2.  Participate in the development and
>implementation of program activities designed
>specifically for blind campers within the mission and outcomes.
>    * Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of
activities.
>    * Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
>    * Provide for the progression of activities
> within the framework of individual and group interests and
abilities.
>    * Assist in program areas such as
> waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as
directed.
>3.  Maintain high standards of health and safety
>in all activities for campers and staff.
>    * Provide the daily care of each camper
> within your supervision including recognition of personal health
needs.
>    * Ensure that campers receive their
> medications as directed by health care manager.
>    * Be alert to campers and staff needs and
> discuss with camp health manager and/or
> resident camp director when appropriate.
>    * Be alert to equipment and facilities to
> ensure utilization, proper care, and
> maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to
camp director.
>4.  Be a role model to campers and staff in your
>attitude and behavior towards blindness.
>    * Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and
procedures.
>    * Set a good example to campers and others
> in regard to general camp procedures and
> practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
>Other Job Duties:
>    * Contribute to verbal and written
> evaluations and communication as requested.
>    * Participate enthusiastically in all camp
> activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
>    * Participate as a member of the camp staff
> team to deliver and supervise evening programs,
> special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and
camp functions.
>    * Stay current on best practices by reading,
> viewing instructional media and active participation before and
during camp.
>Physical Aspects of the Job:
>    * Must be able to transport 50 pounds
>    * Ability to enforce safety and emergency procedures.
>    * Ability to identify and respond to
> environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
>    * Physical ability to respond appropriately
> to situations requiring first aid.  Must be able
> to assist campers in an emergency (fire,
> evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess
> strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision
of campers.
>Other duties may also be assigned
>WORKING CONDITIONS:
>Equal opportunity to all regardless of race,
>color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex,
>marital status, disability, religious or
>political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.
>All employees at LightHouse are hired for an
>indefinite and unspecified duration and
>consequently, no employee is guaranteed
>employment for a specified length of time.
>Employment is at the mutual consent of the
>employee and LightHouse.  Accordingly, either the
>employee or LightHouse can terminate the
>employment relationship at any time, with or
>without cause ("employment at will").
><http://lighthouse-sf.org/wp-site/wp-content/uploads/Employment-A
PP-2013.doc>Download
>the Application for Employment, EHC 2013.  Please
>complete the entire application, and return it
>to Human Resources, at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually
Impaired.


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