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Part Time Position: Counselor - Inclusion

Number of Positions: varies

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: $8.50/hour

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation

Minimum Requirements

Previous experience working with youth and/or adults with special needs;
Interest, training, and/or degree - not required but preferred - in the field(s) of Education,
Therapeutic Recreation, Adapted Physical Education, youth sports, youth counseling, or related subject
Valid N.C. Driver's License
Effective oral communication and professional attitude
Ability to collaborate with other counselors, show initiative, and remain focused on the participant's experience and success in the program
Ability to complete training (provided) in the following areas: Customer Service, Policy and Procedure, CCBI and other additional trainings as required.

Position Duties

This is a part-time, temporary position which provides assistance to a participant or participants with special needs, in a typical program.

Position Hours: 10-36 hours per week. Schedule typically runs M-F within the hours of 7:30am-6:30pm, but may vary. Position will assist at the various programs listed below (but are not limited to these):

Summer Camp, June 11 - August 17, 2012: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Track Out 1, 2, 3, and 4 at Barwell Road, Brier Creek, Lake Lynn and Marsh Creek: 7:30am - 6:00pm.
Before School Xpress at various sites: 7:00am - 9:00am
After School Xpress at various sites: 2:00am - 6:00pm

Responsibilities:

Implement the Inclusion Plan for the participant(s)
Help staff make accommodations or modifications to the program
Assist the participant to engage in all activities
Share knowledge or recommendations with site staff
Be positive, alert, and actively engaged in the program or activity
Allow the participant(s) to develop independence and self-sufficiency
Communicate with parents, other counselors, and supervisors about the observed needs/behaviors of the participant(s)
Identify any needs, questions, or concerns and communicate these with Inclusion Coordinator

Responsible to: Specialized Recreation Services Program Manager

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