Direct Support Professional – Camp Woodchuck – Full-Time Seasonal

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Rainbows is bringing potential to life and we’re seeking passionate and energetic candidates to consider for Direct Support Professionals for Camp Woodchuck. As a leading not-for-profit organization providing vital services to children with special needs and their families we are driven by strong guiding principles and supported by a highly talented and committed work force.

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Support Provider (Camp) attends to daily duties as needed for Camp including assisting in helping with meals, activities, and overall support for the children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

  • Provides appropriate companionship and personal care for youth (ages 5 to 21) with developmental needs.
  • Attends to daily living activities as required.
  • Actively participates in camp scheduled activities with children and youth.
  • Maintains a safe and appropriate environment for camp attendees.
  • Provides input to parent/guardian/program coordinator or camp director regarding care, concerns, accidents or problems.
  • Maintains open communication with parent/guardian and appropriate camp staff.
  • Ability to comply with agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintains communication with the Program Coordinator or his/her designee.
  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the clients and program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Reliable Transportation.
  • Previous experience working with Special Needs preferred.

SKILLS:

  • Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non–Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Seasonal- June 1st through July 28th, 2023 during Summer Camp Woodchuck

  • Option to remain part time after Camp Woodchuck is over
  • Hours:
    • Monday-Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M

Salary: $14.25 per hour

WORK PACE: Fast paced environment, requiring the ability to make decisions in a quick manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outside position during Camp Woodchuck.

LOCATION: 2258 N. Lakeway Cir, Wichita, KS 67205

Apply here: https://rainbowsunited.org/jobs/direct-support-professional-camp/