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| Category: | Special Needs Counselor |
| Date Posted: | 2014-11-17 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-11-17 |
| Job Title: | Weekend Respite Counselor |
| Job Location: | Annandale, Minnesota |
| Number of Openings: | 20 |
| Job Code: | 3892 |
Job Description
Job Requirements: Responsible for the health, personal care needs, safety, activities and general welfare of all participants involved in the weekend respite care. Will assist individuals with physical disabilities or other limitations who need support, 1-4 weekends per month. High school graduate, preferably in college. Must be physically and emotionally strong, creative, and flexible. Must be able to communicate effectively and accept constructive comments as well as compliments. Able to work well with children and adults. Pay-$235 per weekend with room and board. Responsible to: Program Manager / Respite Program Specialist / Respite Coordinator Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the health, personal care needs, safety and general welfare of all participants involved in the Respite weekend. Assist individuals with physical disabilities or other limitations who need support with eating, walking, transferring, toileting, etc. 2. Responsible to assist in planning and implementing daily activities with other Respite Staff to meet the needs and interests of the cabin group. Also to take part in all activities offering participants encouragement and positive reinforcement. 3. Responsible for maintaining a safe and non-threatening atmosphere for participants and staff. 4. Responsible to the Respite Coordinator for notification of sickness/injury and to assist with treatments needed by participants. Keep Health Care Profiles up to date, charting the completion of Activities of Daily Living. 5. Make sure all participants’ belongings are properly checked in upon arrival and all items are accounted for when leaving. Assist participants in caring for personal belongings. Monitor supply of clean clothing for participants. 6. Responsible for assisting Respite Coordinator in writing Experience Reports, behavior logs, seizure reports, and incident/accident reports on each individual as necessary. 7. Responsible at all times for the appearance and cleanliness of cabin / house. 8. Provide information for written evaluations of volunteers assigned to cabin group. Counselors are to set an appropriate example for volunteers. 9. Write self-evaluations to be discussed and then filed. One personal evaluation will be given by Program Manager/Respite Program Specialist upon completion of self-evaluations. Complete an end of the season Respite program evaluation. 10. To demonstrate a commitment to True Friends by conducting oneself in a professional manner. 11. To attend and participate in all Respite Staff meetings. 12. To perform any miscellaneous duties as requested by Program Manager/ Respite Program Specialist/ Respite Coordinator.Job Criteria
| Type of Position: | Part-Time Temporary |
| Starting Date: | 2014-12-19 |
| Salary: | $235wk, house, meals |
| Experience Required (years): | Entry-Level |
| Education Required: | None |
| Room and Board Provided: | Yes |
| Transportation Provided: | Yes |
Certifications Required
None
Camp Profile and Contact
| Contact Name: | Jon Salmon |
| Camp Name: | True Friends |
| Camp Focus: | Special Needs Camp |
| Camp Profile: | True Friends is a non-profit agency that creates unique educational, recreational and social opportunities for people of all ages with mental and physical developmental disabilities. We also offer conference and retreat services and professional team-buil |
| Street Address: | 10509 108th Street NW |
| City: | Annandale |
| State/Province: | Minnesota |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 55302 |
| Country: | USA |
| Telephone Number: | 952-852-0101 |
| Fax Number: | 952-852-0123 |
| Camp or Job Web Site URL: | www.truefriends.org/jobs |
| Preferred Method of Contact: | Apply On-line |
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