Summer Counselor

You can grow a career at Cape Cod’s most innovative human service agency….. inclusive environment, professional training, competitive salary, and opportunities for advancement.   

Join our team helping students and adults with disabilities thrive in their educational and community life. 

As a Summer Counselor in the Children's Program, you will plan and provide direct services to students or individuals, including developing and delivering instruction, support, and positive role modeling in life skills, community utilization, healthcare, and social and recreational activities. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, and with compassion.

Schedule: 40 hours a week. Start Date: Jun 5th, 2024

Key Responsibilities: 

· Assist, support, and instruct students in developing their daily living skills. 

· Provide positive role modeling. 

· Consistently implement all treatment and behavior plans. 

· Follow plans for assigned activities. 

· Ensure the safety of students on the grounds and in the community. 

· Assist in maintaining the safety and appearance of the residential facilities. 

· Effectively communicate with other staff regarding student status and progress. 

· Attend all mandatory training and maintain current certifications. 

· Provide therapeutic crisis intervention, as needed. 

· Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

· Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies.

Key Qualities: 

· Commitment to the agency mission. 

· Cooperation, teamwork, and positive attitude towards one’s work. 

· Strong behavior management skills, including limit setting. 

· Ability to work with cooperation and teamwork. 

· Ability to anticipate problems and problem-solve effectively. 

· Good communication skills. 

· Ability to provide the highest quality service through the use of organization, initiative, and creativity. 

· Respect for persons of different abilities, backgrounds, and skills.

Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.