Job Details
Job Description
Come join the smiles with ADEC's summer camp team. Create long-lasting relationships, while making a difference in the lives of others, and gain rewarding experiences that will impact YOUR life journey. We have a well-respected staff, long term employees, and a culture of appreciation, equality, diversity, and inclusion. ADEC's summer camp is a good opportunity for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in special education, or who is a paraprofessional. ADEC's summer camp is also a good opportunity for a motivated individual who loves being outdoors, working with children and having fun.
The Company:
ADEC’s services revolve around one mission: Helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find informed choice and possibility. We serve more than 1,200 individuals each year through more than a dozen programs, ranging from music therapy for children to supervised group living for adults.
The Position:
Summer Camp Support Staff is responsible for planning goal-centered activities designed to help children with disabilities reduce or eliminate the effects of their disability or illness. Staff will plan activities that will help children further develop mobility, social and interpersonal skills, academic skills, motor and perceptual skills, and communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Personal Care – bathroom needs, cleaning, meals, activities, and more
- Administering Medication and Charting
- Meal Preparation
- Arts and crafts
Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of car insurance
- Pass background and negative drug test
Why Should you Apply?
ADEC has been providing services to children, adults and families with developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years. ADEC is a stable well respected active member of the community employing people in both Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. ADEC’s Code of Ethics ensure we treat employees with the same dignity and respect we extend to our individuals served.
ADEC is required to comply with the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirement which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.
ADEC is an equal opportunity employer
