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Overview
- This is a second shift position with the hours of 4p-12am.
- As an Activity Counselor, you will play an active role in providing positive experiences to young adult minors with and without disabilities visiting the U of Iowa Campus. There will always be an on-call supervisor for assistance if needed.
Counselor Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Program Director
- Report all incidents in and to the director as necessary.
- Interact directly with attendees in the residence hall, classroom and on campus.
- Provide support to attendees in participating in campus and community activities and groups.
- Supervise students to get ready for the next day’s activities and for bed.
- Provide support and supervision during all activities, including evening meals.
- Lead or co-lead activities in the community, classroom, and in the residence hall, including field trips.
- Accompanies participants to activities, as necessary.
- Interacts with the faculty, participants, and administrative staff.
- Assists with academic instruction during evening fieldtrips and classroom activities, including presenting, organizing, and distributing resource materials, and setting up activities.
- Model and encourage acceptable social behaviors and respectable personal standards.
- Establish and maintain rapport with attendees. Serve as a role model in areas of personal appearance, communication, interpersonal skills, decision- making, and responsibility.
- Model and instruct attendees on how to meet behavior expectations according to social norms in the residence hall, campus environment, and community.
- Promote effective study and living habits through development of self-confidence and positive attitudes toward living, learning, and studying.
- Implement University policies.
- Accurately record and submit hours worked.
- Assist with check-in/check-out of all participants at all activities.
- Assist with evaluations.
- Assist with program opening and closing activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work afternoon shift.
- A minimum of 13-years of education (completed at least one year of college education)
- Previous experience assisting and or leading social and recreational activities for ages 14-21.
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Ability to think quickly in fast paced situations
- Patience, organization, and desire to see others succeed
- Successful completion of criminal background check
Desired Qualification
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
- Degree or seeking a degree in the field of education or related field
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Blood Bourne Pathogen Certified
Work Hours
- June 9-13 – Mandatory Training
- June 22 – June 26 – INSTI Camp (minors)
Training Requirements
- Criminal Background Check upon hire
- Minors on Campus Online Training
- Attend trainings that occur June 9-13
Rate of Pay
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