Day Camp Counselor - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Title: Day Camp Counselor                                                                             

Location: Levittown, PA                  

Reports To: Child Care Coordinator

Availability: June 17-2024 – August 23, 2024

Salary and Grade:  $12.00 per hour/80- Non-exempt

Schedule:  Varied – Monday – Friday – 8 hours per day

Position Overview:

Provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program.  Counselors are responsible for leading the group of children in assigned activities and implementing procedures.

Description of Position:  

Day Camp care include but not exclusive the following responsibility:

• Lead children through activities with enthusiasm and assist with presentation of daily program offers: organized activities, theme activities, devotions, etc.
• Consistently adhere and implement the process for child release from program to parent or organized guardian.
• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conductive to fun and safety for all campers.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with all staff, guest, children, and parent/guardian.
• Work in a team environment and communicate with Child Care Coordinator daily regarding concerns/issues with the program, children, parents, and coworkers.
• Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules to maintain the cleanliness of the building and property, including completion of task listed on daily clean-up list.
• Role model dignity and respect for others at all times.  Actively participate, while encouraging children in activities.
• Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of the property, ensure all rules and regulations are followed.
• Complete The Salvation Army KeepSAfe training and hold to all KeepSAfe guidelines.
• Support and affirm the mission of The Salvation Army, while on Salvation Army service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements:    

• 18 + years of age with experience working with children
• Be reliable and responsible.
• Work schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.              

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 4/16/24.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2205