Adaptive Support Camp Counselor - East Belleville YMCA

Adaptive Support Camp Counselor - East Belleville YMCA (Education)

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participants safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Work with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the youth needing support are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.
• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.
• Review, understand and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.
• Assist with transportation support as needed.
• Develop and implement adaptive camp curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability.
• Ensure approved level of 1:1; 1:2 or 1:3 (staff/youth) supports are maintained as recommended.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA welcomes a diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.