Camp Quinebaug - Assistant Camp Director
Recruitment #180416-5661HM-004
Location |
Killingly, CT
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Date Opened | 4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $20.30/hour |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/24/2018 11:59:00 PM |
DDS has one current seasonal job opening for a Developmental Services Worker 1, Assistant Camp Director, position at Camp Quinebaug. This position works under the general direction of the Camp Director, Administrator or Manager and is responsible for providing back-up support to the Camp Director for the daily operations of the camp, and acts as a support system for all operations of the Camp to ensure the health and safety of all campers and staff.
Camp Quinebaug provides a unique summer day camp experience for approximately 100 school aged children with developmental disabilities in northeastern Connecticut. Children with intellectual disabilities and autism are the primary population served at this camp. The camp is located on Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly on 11 acres and its waterfront is the only beach on this beautiful waterway. Arts, Crafts, sports and nature activities, music, swimming, boating and fishing are some of the highlights of the busy camp schedule. This is a CT Licensed Youth Camp that is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
This position is responsible for assisting in organizing, planning and coordinating a day camp for approximately 100 school aged campers with developmental disabilities.
Hours of Work: This is a full-time seasonal position from June 8, 2018 to August 11, 2018; Monday through Friday 7:30am – 2:30pm. The first 2 weeks are on part-time status and may involve availability up until 8:30pm. The last day of work includes a Saturday to close camp.
Pay rate is $20.30 per hour.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required to provide 2 letters of reference.
Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Questions about any phase of this recruitment should be directed to DDS Human Resources: Daimar Ramos at Daimar.Ramos@ct.gov or 860-263-2625.
In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.
Works with individuals with various intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities; assists in training staff in camp operations and camper care; may lift and transfer individuals; ensures the health and safety of all campers during all activities, both indoors and outdoors; acts as the Camp Director in his/her absence; ensures campers receive adequate supervision from camp and school district staff; may communicate with families and school district personnel; assists in implementing staff directives; coordinates meals and meal breaks; may escort inspectors during inspections; supplies information about camp, campers and staff to inspectors; implements youth camp’s plans, policies and procedures; plans camp activities and schedules; participates in the preparation, serving and feeding of meals; provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of personable habits, hygiene and social relationships; participates in social or recreational activities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; reinforces appropriate behavior through modification techniques; prepares reports; monitors supplies and equipment; supervises volunteers; participates in other camp related duties and responsibilities.
Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.