Life Enrichment Camp Counselor

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership! The J's culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community.

Summary:

Our caring and enthusiastic Inclusion Counselors provide one on one support to children and youth with developmental disabilities as they participate in regular camp programming and participate along with campers in a variety of activities including: swimming, outdoor activities, crafts, drama, sports and nature. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 2nd-August 15th.

Responsibilities:

•  Attend mandatory staff orientation, Parents’ Meet and Greet, and training days. May 26th-30th. 
•  Engage with campers at all times.
•  Support campers as they participate in group or individual activities, helping them to be successful in all camp programs.
•  Write and maintain progress notes pertaining to each camper’s goals.
•  Make accommodations to activities, as needed, to allow the campers to fully participate.
•  Facilitate transitions or sensory breaks as needed.
•  Assist campers with personal care needs as needed.
•  Appropriately manage crisis situations related to behavior or health as needed.
•  Work cooperatively with counselors and specialist leading the program.
•  Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all times.
•  Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
•  Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
•  Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
•  Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer.

Qualifications:

•  High school diploma or GED required; Minimum of 18 years of age is required.
•  Current college student or graduate in a related field preferred.
•  Experience working closely with children or youth with developmental disabilities is required.
•  Understanding of the unique needs of children and youth with developmental disabilities is required.
•  Ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children in an enthusiastic manner is necessary.
•  Ability to relate to and communicate with one’s peer group, parents, as well as to child’s age and skill levels is necessary.
•  Ability to assist children and youth in emergency situations, including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury is required.
•  Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control in a dynamic environment is necessary.
•  Current CPR and First Aid certification is required and must be maintained. Training will be provided if necessary.
•  Registration in good standing on the MO Family Care and Safety Registry is required for these positions.

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org.

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-verify Program.