Summer Camp Counselor - SOAR at Community Living, Inc. – O'Fallon, Missouri

June 8th - August 7th!
Summer Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm
Pay Rate: $18/hour

Position Summary:
The Direct Support Professional in the SOAR Program provides support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities that require protective oversight, behavioral support, or assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL) and certain independent activities of daily living (IADL).

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Becomes familiar with individuals’ program file. Performs activities outlined on the program plan to achieve the goals and expectations identified by the parents/program coordinator.
• Transports individuals safely.
• Prepares snacks and meals. Incorporates assistance of individuals as often as possible in order to teach life skills related to cooking. Allows individuals to prepare, serve, and clean up snacks as part of daily routine.
• Serves food (or feeds) individuals who have no or limited self-feeding skills.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, bathrooms, as well as any other recreational rooms that may be used.
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, and changing clothes.
• Assists with the participation in community activities and modifies activities as needed.
• Maintains discipline and order in a manner agreeable with parents and agency directives, as well as with the individual’s program plan.
• Ensures the safety and welfare of all participants.
• Gets to know each individual and anticipates the individual’s needs.
• In case of an emergency requiring medical care, 911 should be called and an ambulance should be summoned.
• Completes and maintains all required trainings.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, Skills:

• 17 years of age or older.
• Possess sound oral and written communication skills as well as decision-making skills.
• Possess good listening and comprehension skills.
• Must be able to write and document in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Possess the ability to use Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Driver’s License

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• May drive large van to and from events, programs, etc. Must assist individuals entering and exiting the van. Lock down wheelchairs on vans.
• Physically assist individuals as needed.
• Lift individuals who cannot bear weight.
• Push and maneuver wheelchairs.
• Moderate Work – Exerts up to 50lbs of force occasionally and 20lbs frequently. Standing, sitting, reaching, typing, and walking is common.

Prerequisites for Employment:
Criminal Background Check
Family Care Safety Registry Check
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check, Proof of Insurance
Community Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other legally protected status.