Work Study Team Leader—Summer Program - 2026 in Binghamton, New York at ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York

Seasonal Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026.

Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026.

Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled.

Hourly rate: $18.2

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – The Work Study Team Lead is responsible for providing oversight & direction to counselors and campers within their assigned age group. Scheduling and supervising participants in the Achieve Summer Work Study Program, which assists participants ages 14 – 21 gain vocational skills through job assignments and curriculum time. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise & mentor 15-20 counselors.
• Conduct weekly team meetings with counselors.
• Provide training, direction & oversight of counselors/classrooms.
• Ensure counselors and campers are attending scheduled activities.
• Complete performance evaluations on each counselor.
• Schedule 10+ work study participant’s job assignments – each participant works one hour per day. Work with the Program Director, Coordinators and Team Leads to coordinate the participant’s work time with other camp activities.
• Train participants to use electronic time and attendance and approve timecards.
• Train and supervise participants on their assigned job responsibilities, which may include; janitorial, counselor assistant or cafeteria duties.
• Write lesson plans with work related curriculum, 2 hours per week; career exploration, resume writing interview skills, etc.
• Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans.
• Assist with coordination and supervision on program wide field trips & special activities.
• Serve as primary contact for communication with parents to inquire about any unreported absences or report incidents & problems.
• Complete incident/accident reports on students/counselors as required. Responsible for complying with all Part 635, Part 671, Part 624 and Part 633 regulations in total, and reporting violations, deficiencies, and/or incidents to direct supervisor as they are discovered or indicated.
• Assist with handling of camper behaviors.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in human services, recreation, or related field with 1-2 years’ experience in working with individuals that have functional differences.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain certification in CPR, First Aid and SCIP.