The After-School Camp Counselor member is responsible for supporting participants with daily routines, personal care, academic assistance, and recreational activities in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

This is a new program, so the hours may vary. We are planning for Monday - Friday, between the hours of 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM depending on business needs. The work schedule will follow Wauwatosa’s school district calendar and working at Wauwatosa West High School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) include the following:  

• Interact respectfully and appropriately with participants, honoring individual preferences.
• Provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, ambulating, feeding, and hygiene.
• Assist participants with academic tasks and homework as needed.
• Facilitate structured daily activities such as large motor play, sensory activities, and enrichment programming.
• Ensure safety and well-being of participants by monitoring activities, practicing infection control, and follow emergency procedures.
• Support and encourage participant independence and social interaction.
• Implement behavior support strategies in line with established behavior plans.
• Provide snacks and assist with feeding activities, including specialized feeding needs.
• Maintain clean and organized program areas and disinfect materials and equipment regularly.
• Use assistive equipment properly and safely.
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting inclusion and community-building.
• Complete required documentation such as attendance and activity logs.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of students immediately per program and agency policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with parents, students, and community members.
• Reports all possible cases of illness to direct supervisor and provides assistance to students that become ill during the program.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as scheduled.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Stays abreast of emergency procedures and/or updates to ensure awareness of protocols in the event of an emergency.
• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.
• Serves as backup for other program staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out 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. 

• Experience providing services to children and young adults required; experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. 
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• On the WI Medication Administration Registry preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, universal precautions training/certification preferred. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy.
• TB test required. 
• A criminal background check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for work in a school setting.  

Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: 

• Ability to exercise safe lifting techniques. 
• Ability to follow directions. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Awareness of disability issues. 
• Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to problem-solve issues. 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.   
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.   
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. 
• Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly. 

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE: 

Includes, but is not limited to:   

• Telephone 
• Computer 
• Durable Medical Equipment (as required) 
• Adaptive recreation equipment
• Standard medical or mobility equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.  
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching. 
• Required to drive and transport clients, includes assisting individuals in and out of vehicles. 
• Will be exposed to loud/noisy environments.