After School Camp Counselor; Part-Time

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Other Part-Time 8868 West Allis, WI, US

The After-School Camp Counselor member is responsible for supporting participants with daily routines, personal care, academic assistance, and recreational activities in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

The hours for this role may vary but we are anticipating around 21 hours per week. Work schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The work schedule will follow Wauwatosa’s school district calendar and working at Wauwatosa West High School. Driving is required.

• Interact respectfully and appropriately with participants, honoring individual preferences.
• Provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, ambulating, feeding, and hygiene.
• Assist participants with academic tasks and homework as needed.
• Facilitate structured daily activities such as large motor play, sensory activities, and enrichment programming.
• Ensure safety and well-being of participants by monitoring activities, practicing infection control, and follow emergency procedures.
• Support and encourage participant independence and social interaction.
• Implement behavior support strategies in line with established behavior plans.
• Provide snacks and assist with feeding activities, including specialized feeding needs.
• Maintain clean and organized program areas and disinfect materials and equipment regularly.
• Use assistive equipment properly and safely.
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting inclusion and community-building.
• Complete required documentation such as attendance and activity logs.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of students immediately per program and agency policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with parents, students, and community members.
• Reports all possible cases of illness to direct supervisor and provides assistance to students that become ill during the program.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as scheduled.

• Stays abreast of emergency procedures and/or updates to ensure awareness of protocols in the event of an emergency.
• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.
• Serves as backup for other program staff as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience providing services to children and young adults required; experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• On the WI Medication Administration Registry preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, universal precautions training/certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy.
• A criminal background check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for work in a school setting.
• TB test required.

• Ability to exercise safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Awareness of disability issues.
• Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve issues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly.

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Telephone
• Computer
• Durable Medical Equipment (as required)
• Standard medical or mobility equipment

• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching.
• Required to drive and transport clients, includes assisting individuals in and out of vehicles.
• Will be exposed to loud/noisy environments.