Activity Counselor

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

• $17 per hour