Assistant Counselor/Aide

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 8-5

QUALIFICATIONS:

At minimum, currently in High School and be at least 16 years of age
Some experience working with persons who have developmental disabilities is preferred
Education, experience and/or interests in crafts, recreational and other related activities
Must be free of communicable disease
Ability to work with families, agency professionals, and direct service providers
Meet and maintain volunteer eligibility established by funding agencies as determined by checks of the: Central Child and Adult Abuse Registries, Criminal History Check, and Traffic/Safety Record Check (Local and National Registries) and DHS Volunteer Statements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires the Arts & Crafts/Assistant Counselor Aide to help in assuring the well being of the consumer by providing direct supervision and care
The Arts & Crafts/Assistant Counselor Aide is responsible for assisting in coordinating and leading arts & craft activities as well as other recreational activities.

· Responsible for creating a positive, safe environment

Responsible for engaging consumers in activities of interest, providing positive reinforcement, and role modeling appropriate behavior

The program runs for 32 child contact days and has a number of training days prior to the start of the program. Staff works Monday through Friday (June-July), hours are flexible and will be scheduled with the Program Coordinator; the only exception to the regularly scheduled hours is during training week. This position is part time and requires a commitment to the entire 8 weeks of employment.

Ability to use effective verbal, written or other communication means
- Maintain consumer health status by safely and thoroughly assisting in carrying out health procedures, such as tube feedings, toileting, seizure, first aid, medication dispensation etc.
· Report any incident or signs of abuse and/or neglect per procedure

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain consumer confidence and protect the agency by keeping information confidential
- Provide information to families who have individuals with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. This would include families who are not currently involved with The Arc

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