This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12911832

JOB SUMMARY

The Camp Direct Support Professional attends to daily duties as needed for Camp Woodchuck including assisting in helping with meals, activities, and overall support for the children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Provides appropriate companionship and personal care for youth (ages 5 to 21) with developmental needs.
• Attends to daily living activities as required.
• Actively participates in camp-scheduled activities with children and youth.
• Maintains a safe and appropriate environment for camp attendees.
• Provides input to parent/guardian/program coordinator or camp director regarding care, concerns, accidents or problems.
• Maintains open communication with parent/guardian and appropriate camp staff.
• Ability to comply with agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains communication with the Program Coordinator or his/her designee.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the clients and program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Previous experience working with special needs preferred.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

STATUS: Seasonal, Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm from June 3rd to July 31st, 2024

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt

WORK PACE:Fast paced environment, requiring the ability to make decisions quickly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a center-based setting and is frequently outdoors during Camp Woodchuck.