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Fedcap Director- Camp Colonie (summer) in Albany, New York
Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie in Cohoes, NY for an exciting career as a (temporary) Summer Camp Director for a special needs camp.
Applicants must be available July 1st-August 16th (skip July 4th)
Salary Range: $32-38/Hr.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie.
Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to, the day camping program.
Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with the information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
Adhere to regulation set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by clinical and instructional staff.
Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
Report on utilization rates related to clinical services using the NYS RS-2 form.
Collect and monitor clinical session notes.
Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts.
Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
Experience and Education:
BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification
Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Who We Are
Camp Colonie is a six week long integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. Camp Colonie provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.
About Easterseals NY
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers- http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/.
Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.