Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Cohoes, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie for an exciting career as a (temporary) Summer Camp Director.Applicants must be available July 1st-August 16th (skip July 4th)SalaryRange: $32-38/Hr. Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers- Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's momentsfrom the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in betweenEasterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie.
- Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
- Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to, the day camping program.
- Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with the information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
- Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
- Adhere to regulation set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
- Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by clinical and instructional staff.
- Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
- Report on utilization rates related to clinical services using the NYS RS-2 form.
- Collect and monitor clinical session notes.
- Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts.
- Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
Experience and Education:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
- NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification
- Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform 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.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Equal Opportunity Employer