Substance abuse counselor Jobs in Carmel, IN

POSITION TITLE : SeasonalCounselor

DIVISION : Summer Camp Series

REPORTS TO : Site Supervisor

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt; Part-Time; Starting at $13.00 per hour

HOURS : Monday - Friday 6 : 30am-6 : 30pm (8-hour shift within these hours)

Purpose of Position :

The purpose of this position is to work within a team at a site-specific level. This position will engage with children ages 5-15, to work as part of a team whose purpose is to create and facilitate enrichment activities competently and enthusiastically. The Counselor will provide a safe, enriching, and character-driven environment for participants enrolled in the Summer Camp Series program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Create, organize, and facilitate a variety of daily enrichment activities, including but not limited to physically active and non-active options.
• Consistently model and guide participants in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
• With team, implement detailed activity plans for site-specific camp using established templates and guidelines.
• Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used, ensuring they are well maintained and left as found, including buses and field trips
• With team, supervise up to 100+ children, ages 5-15, throughout all aspects of the daily program.
• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
• Use excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, parent / guardians, and all members of the general public.
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations with program participants.
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Follow program structure, including individual success plans, to decrease disruptive participant behaviors and increase positivity and safety.
• Provide CPR / AED / first aid, as needed.
• Use Verbal Intervention, Stewards of Children and QPR skills, as needed.
• Ensure first aid supplies and emergency equipment are in order and accessible.
• Maintain reliable attendance to maintain safety and the staff to child ratio.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions :

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions :

ESE / SCS will provide training opportunities for all required trainings & certifications)

Must Complete Prior to Starting with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

The Carmel / Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.