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Autism Camp Co-LeadThe Autism Project, a Lifespan PartnerThe Autism Project, is hiring Camp Co-Leads for Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! Camp Co-Leads Assist Lead Counselor with supervision of support staff and campers and ensure health, safety and general wellbeing of campers to implement & maintain a highly structured, safe, appropriate, and fun-filled program. The Autism Projects Camp WANNAGOAGAIN provides a safe, supported, and fun camp experience for children, teens, and young adults with ASD & related social-emotional or communication challenges. Our camp program is designed to provide opportunities for real-life experiences, an environment to learn new leisure skills, and the chance to meet new friends in a structured environment with experienced staff.

Responsibilities: Assist Lead Counselor with setup & breakdown of materials & activities, completing inventory checklists Support 1:1 staff & campers and provide guidance & therapeutic tools as needed to maximize camper & staff experienceAssist the Lead Counselor to lead the group in age-appropriate activities and provide support & insight in order to make adjustments to the schedule to promote maximum participation of all campersEnsure the health and safety of all the children and group staff by using appropriate methods to caution them regarding unsafe practices, behaviors, and conditions Set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcementTreat children with dignity and respect, recognizing their individuality and diversityMaintain the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in/sign-out sheets ensuring that the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shownAnswer parent concerns or make appropriate referrals to the DirectorReport parents or childrens concerns to direct supervisor; complete necessary child abuse report forms as neededArrive prepared for the scheduled shift, prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of program participants with no distractions. Work in harmony and cooperation with staff, volunteers, members of the Autism Project, maintaining a positive disposition, demeanor and attireAttend and participate in staff training and orientationRequirements: Bachelors degree in Special Education, or related field preferredKnowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders is a must, along with training in current best practices for supporting individuals with AutismExperience directing employees in daily responsibilities and schedulesAbility to stand, walk, run and get into a pool with campersWillingness to work as a team member in a rapidly expanding non-profit agencyDates: July 24-July 28 & July 31-August 4 (potential for an additional week, August 7-August 11)Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8am4pm & Fridays, 8am-2pmLocation: Kingston, RI APPLY TODAY: Email your resume to afamiglietti@lifespan.org - You will be contacted with additional details. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.

Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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