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.
This is a new program, so the hours 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) include the following:
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Interact respectfully and appropriately with participants, honoring individual preferences.
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Provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, ambulating, feeding, and hygiene.
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Assist participants with academic tasks and homework as needed.
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Facilitate structured daily activities such as large motor play, sensory activities, and enrichment programming.
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Ensure safety and well-being of participants by monitoring activities, practicing infection control, and follow emergency procedures.
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Support and encourage participant independence and social interaction.
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Implement behavior support strategies in line with established behavior plans.
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Provide snacks and assist with feeding activities, including specialized feeding needs.
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Maintain clean and organized program areas and disinfect materials and equipment regularly.
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Use assistive equipment properly and safely.
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Serve as a positive role model, promoting inclusion and community-building.
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Complete required documentation such as attendance and activity logs.
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Reports suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of students immediately per program and agency policies and procedures.
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Works cooperatively with parents, students, and community members.
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Reports all possible cases of illness to direct supervisor and provides assistance to students that become ill during the program.
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Participate in team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
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Stays abreast of emergency procedures and/or updates to ensure awareness of protocols in the event of an emergency.
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Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.
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Serves as backup for other program staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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Experience providing services to children and young adults required; experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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On the WI Medication Administration Registry preferred.
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Current CPR, First Aid, universal precautions training/certification preferred.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy.
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TB test required.
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A criminal background check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for work in a school setting.
Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
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Ability to exercise safe lifting techniques.
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Ability to follow directions.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Awareness of disability issues.
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Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
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Ability to problem-solve issues.
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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.
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Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly.
EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:
Includes, but is not limited to:
- Telephone
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Computer
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Durable Medical Equipment (as required)
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Adaptive recreation equipment
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Standard medical or mobility equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
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Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching.
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Required to drive and transport clients, includes assisting individuals in and out of vehicles.
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Will be exposed to loud/noisy environments.
