[Nfbc-info] Fwd: Job Openings: Seeking Counselors for Enchanted Hills Camp

[David Andrews]

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>Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor
>POSITION:
>Camp Counselor
>REPORTS TO:
>Camp Director
>STATUS:
>Non-Exempt
>JOB PURPOSE:
>As a residential camp for the blind, camp 
>counselors are responsible for the overall 
>provision of a traditional camp experience to 
>all blind and visually impaired campers 
>including but not limited to: Inventing new 
>blind-friendly programming, motivating campers 
>to use non-visual techniques, adapting all 
>activities so that all campers can participate 
>fully regardless of their level of vision. 
>Incorporating active participation in camp 
>meals, clean up and other daily functions 
>through fun activities. Counselors provide 
>supervision to recreational activities, 
>providing educational experiences, promoting 
>independence, supervision of health and safety 
>of children and adults. Applicant must also have 
>the ability to work with campers with secondary 
>disabilities i.e. developmental, hearing impairments and mobility restrictions
>AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:
>As employees, we should:
>• Read, understand, and adhere to all Agency policies and procedures.
>• Conduct ourselves in a professional manner on 
>and off the job, knowing that we are representatives of LightHouse.
>• Perform all job responsibilities.
>• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward everyone.
>• Communicate regularly and appropriately with 
>our supervisors, and colleagues within our own departments.
>• Demonstrate efficient time management and the 
>ability to prioritize our assignments.
>• Consistently report to work on time, and be 
>ready to begin performing our assigned duties and responsibilities.
>• Work productively.
>• Continue to learn and communicate a 
>blindness-positive philosophy based on best current practices in the field.
>QUALIFICATIONS:
>Education or equivalent: High school graduate/College education preferred:
>Must be 18 years of age or older.
>Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR.
>Experience: Previous work in a camp, school or community service setting.
>• Other: Experience working with individuals who 
>are blind/visually impaired preferred but not required
>ACCOUNTABILITIES:
>1.  Assist in the direction, supervision, and 
>organization of campers in their living unit, 
>within activities and throughout the camp in 
>order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
>    *  Apply basic youth and blindness skill 
> development principles in working with campers 
> through communication, relationship 
> development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
>    * Understand basic adult learning modalities
>    * Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
>    * Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
>2. Participate in the development and 
>implementation of program activities designed 
>specifically for blind campers within the mission and outcomes.
>    * Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities.
>    * Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
>    * Provide for the progression of activities 
> within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
>    * Assist in program areas such as 
> waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.
>3. Maintain high standards of health and safety 
>in all activities for campers and staff.
>    * Provide the daily care of each camper 
> within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
>    * Ensure that campers receive their 
> medications as directed by health care manager.
>    * Be alert to campers and staff needs and 
> discuss with camp health manager and/or 
> resident camp director when appropriate.
>    * Be alert to equipment and facilities to 
> ensure utilization, proper care, and 
> maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
>4. Be a role model to campers and staff in your 
>attitude and behavior towards blindness.
>    * Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
>    * Set a good example to campers and others 
> in regard to general camp procedures and 
> practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
>Other Job Duties:
>    * Contribute to verbal and written 
> evaluations and communication as requested.
>    * Participate enthusiastically in all camp 
> activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
>    * Participate as a member of the camp staff 
> team to deliver and supervise evening programs, 
> special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
>    * Stay current on best practices by reading, 
> viewing instructional media and active participation before and during camp.
>Physical Aspects of the Job:
>    * Must be able to transport 50 pounds
>    * Ability to enforce safety and emergency procedures.
>    * Ability to identify and respond to 
> environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
>    * Physical ability to respond appropriately 
> to situations requiring first aid. Must be able 
> to assist campers in an emergency (fire, 
> evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess 
> strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
>Other duties may also be assigned
>WORKING CONDITIONS:
>Equal opportunity to all regardless of race, 
>color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, 
>marital status, disability, religious or 
>political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.
>All employees at LightHouse are hired for an 
>indefinite and unspecified duration and 
>consequently, no employee is guaranteed 
>employment for a specified length of time. 
>Employment is at the mutual consent of the 
>employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the 
>employee or LightHouse can terminate the 
>employment relationship at any time, with or 
>without cause (“employment at will”).
><http://lighthouse-sf.org/wp-site/wp-content/uploads/Employment-APP-2013.doc>Download 
>the Application for Employment, EHC 2013. Please 
>complete the entire application, and return it 
>to Human Resources, at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.