Summer Camp Staff

Description:

Orientation and Training will be held on 6/24,/6/25,6/27,6/28

Camp Starts July 9th and will end on August 9th

23.5 hours per week (Tuesday - Thursday from 8:00-3:30)

Why Join United Counseling Service: For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Relevant experience in human services field preferred. Experience working with children and youth required.
• Valid Driver's License

Requirements:

The Direct Support Professional – Community Summer Camp is responsible for performing a variety of tasks for a child who has mental health needs to mitigate the build up of stressors that put children at risk of more serious difficulties and / or removal from the home. Those tasks are related to the instruction, supervision, and monitoring of individuals' skills for developing independence and inclusion into the community and improved social skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT SERVICE: Provides recreational activities and services to children in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice. Provides crisis intervention as directed by the program coordinator or manager. Acts as a role model for the clients and the community, understanding that all interactions are opportunities for teaching. Follows all treatment plans and supporting documents (i.e. behavior, safety, or communication plans). Attends all trainings and other meetings as assigned.

RECORD KEEPING: Completes agency paperwork including, but not limited to, submitting accurate daily and weekly time sheets, and expense sheets.

NETWORKING: Provides needed information to other staff, professionals, and family in a professional confidential manner. Serves as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, and UCS. Participates as a problemsolver in team and other meetings.

CONSULTATION: Acts as a member of the child's treatment team. Provides consultation/updates to case manager, parents, etc. as needed about child's needs/behavior. May attend treatment team meetings as needed

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