Residential Youth Program Leader – Summer Academy Blind and Visually Impaired

Position: Residential Youth Program Leader – Summer Academy for the Blind and Visually Impaired
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Summer Academy for the Blind and Visually Impaired to be held June 16-28, 2024

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and will manage all aspects of the daily program administration, including youth compliance policies and procedures, emergency response, direct communication with Program Director and Program Manager, medication collection, storage and verification and oversight of participant health information. Youth Program Leaders may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.

Youth Program Leaders have full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment. Youth Program Leaders may face situations at any time of day or night when they must act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background CheckPA Child Abuse History Clearance FormFBI Criminal Background Check The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society andnature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

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