Employment Opportunities
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The League for People with Disabilities is currently hiring for the following positions. Please click on the link to learn more about specific job duties.
Health Services Manager (Camping & Therapeutic Recreation)
Support Counselor (Autism Services & Programs)
Family Trainer (Autism Services & Programs)
TI Instructor (Autism Services & Programs)
Description: The Health Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the health center for summer camp programs, assisted travel and year round camping programs (respite weekends and winter camp). The Health Services Supervisor is responsible to meet all health care needs of campers and staff, and to ensure the League continues to be proactive in reducing health risks.
I. ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential Functions:
• Oversees the day-to-day function of the health center.
• Assess campers health to ensure we can safely serve them.
• Supervise and delegate to all health center/care staff.
• Take an active role in ensuring The League is following best practices in camp nursing.
• Administer medications & delegate medication administration to all of Camping & TR’s medication administration staff.
• Ensure the campers have provided the necessary paperwork/ (ie correct orders for medications; medications match the medication orders, medical form has been completed and signed by a physician in the appropriate time frame etc).
• Identify trends in illnesses/injuries and assist in developing strategies to reduce illness/injuries.
• Assist in ensuring all proper reporting of health issues is completed within the required timeframes.
• Take an active role in the updating of the Health Center’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure Camp exceeds the requirements of ACA, Board of Nursing and DHMH.
• Provide all required documentation as required for COMAR, American Camp Association, and League requirements.
• Assist in the orientation and in-services of all Camping & TR’s staff, including providing the Medication Delegation.
• Communicate camper health concerns in a timely manner to parents/ caregivers.
• Keep the camp leadership team informed of current camp health issues.
• Ensure all the paperwork and health center forms needed for the sessions are completed and reviewed before the session begins.
• Live on site when programs are in session.
Additional Functions:
• Provide trainings for the League in CPR/ First Aid/ Communicable diseases/ seizure awareness etc.
• Ensuring that all communication with the community, (written or verbal) is professional in nature and appearance.
• Representing The League and its services to the public in a positive manner.
• Participating in the program’s quality assurance system.
II. CONDITIONS
Equipment Used: Equipment used may include, but are not limited to the following: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, first aid kit, pill crusher, nebulizer g/j/c tubes, suction, catheters, injections, computers, printer, fax machine, and copier, access to internet, MS Office.
Performance Standard: Ensure Camping & Therapeutic Recreation Department’s nursing program is carried out in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
Work Environment: During the summer the majority of the day is spent in the health center, which is an air-conditioned building with standard lighting and available ventilation. During the weekends the health center is a section of the dining hall which is also standard overhead florescent lighting and 65 – 80 degree air temperature and available ventilation.” Since this is camp, there are times the nurse will be required to work outside.
Work Schedule:
May 20th – August 30th
• When camp is in session 8 am – 10 pm and as needed during the overnight.
• Off when camp is not in session - will be expected to stay on camp during one break.
September – May 19
• Respite Weekends (~12 – 15 weekends / year) - Friday at 3:00pm – Sunday at 3:00pm.
• Winter Camp 8am – 10pm while in session and as needed overnight.
• Up to five days per month (reviewing health forms and meetings, and one day for leading trainings).
• Intake for Assisted travel trips (about 3 hours) and on-call during the trips (about 3 – 4 times per year).
III. QUALIFICATIONS
• Maryland State (or compact state) certification as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Delegating RN in the state of Maryland (will have 3 months to complete this requirement once starting at The League).
• Trainer in First Aid/CPR (will have 3 months to complete this class once starting with The League).
• A minimum of one year directly experience with people with disabilities in a health care setting.
• Experience working in a camp setting preferred.
Physical Abilities: Must be able to work long hours and respond quickly to emergencies. Must be able to ambulate quickly from one part of camp to another, able to sit for extended periods, finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, effective verbal communication, fine motor skills, gross motor skills. Able to live, stay overnight in a camp setting when programs are in session.
Knowledge of:
• Nurse practice act
• Extensive experience in dispensing medications
• Safety procedures and proper body mechanics
• Documentation procedures to ensure proper care
• The needs of special populations
Ability to: Handle emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer medications safely; maintain accurate records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers and the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; supervise staff effectively this includes: plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct the work of subordinate staff; read and interpret governmental laws, regulations and related materials; direct the work of others.
Description: The Support Counselor is responsible for implementing the assigned participant(s) plan of care, working with the participant and their family to improve socialization, self-help and communication skills. The Support Counselor will work with assigned participant(s) in the community and the participant’s home.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Communicate with participants, families, professional staff and community members in a person-center manner.
• Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant(s) and families.
• Treat the participant’s goals as their own, working with the participant, family and professional staff to achieve goals.
• To actively participant in both staff and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Work cooperatively with other Autism Services and Programs staff to support participants
• Facilitate building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions
• Plan and initiate age-appropriate community activities activities
• Communicate participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager
• Be knowledgeable and communicate effectively the individualized needs of assigned participant(s) within the program
• Document participant(s) progress utilizing the ETO database system
• Follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager, Autism Services and Programs
• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect
• Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities.
Qualification Requirements:
• Minimum age of 18.
• Access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 points.
• Ability to lift participants up to 150 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures.
• Behavioral Principles and Strategies, AED, First Aid and CPR within the first 3 months.
Educational and/or Experience:
• Experience working with people with disabilities, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• High School diploma required, BS in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred.
Description: The Family Trainer is responsible for providing the case management and oversight of the IISS program for Autism Services and Programs participants. The Support Specialist will work with families and Support Counselors to meet the individual needs of the participants and provide family training as necessary.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Communicate with participants, families, professional staff and community members in a person-centered manner.
• Develop a positive working relationship with assigned participant(s), families and Support Counselors.
• Provide oversight to the Support Counselors, ensuring that proper therapeutic techniques are being used.
• Treat the participant’s goals as their own, working with the participant, family and professional staff to achieve goals.
• Assist families in developing techniques in working with their children.
• To coordinate and actively participant in both staff and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Work cooperatively with other Autism & Related Services staff to support participants.
• Facilitate building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions.
• Be a resource via phone and email for Support Counselors.
• Communicate participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager.
• Be knowledgeable and communicate effectively the individualized needs of assigned participant(s) within the program.
• Document participant(s) progress utilizing the ETO database system.
• Attend Bi-weekly Management meetings.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the VP, Autism Services and Programs.
• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
Qualification Requirements:
• Access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 points.
• Ability to lift participants up to 150 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures.
• Behavioral Principles and Strategies, AED, First Aid and CPR within the first 3 months.
Educational and/or Experience:
• Experience working with people with disabilities, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• BS in Special Education with State of Maryland certification or MA in Psychology with LPC credentials or MSW with LSW credentials.
Description: The Therapeutic Integration Instructor works with a team of other Instructors and the Program Manager to run the Therapeutic Integration program at The League’s Cold Spring Lane location. The Therapeutic Integration program meets during the school year and follows the Baltimore City Public Schools calendar. Therapeutic Integration Instructors work with a case load of three participants with autism, assisting participants with personal care and facilitating programs in the areas of sports, cooking, swimming, arts and music. This is a part time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and facilitate lessons in assigned area (such as arts, sports, swimming, etc.).
• Assist assigned group of participants with personal care (dressing, toileting, eating, etc.).
• Accompany participants to scheduled programs.
• Work cooperatively with other TI staff to support participants.
• Facilitate building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions.
• Plan and initiate age-appropriate free time activities.
• Communicate participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager.
• Be knowledgeable and communicate effectively the individualized needs of all participants within the program.
• Document participant progress utilizing the ETO database system.
• Follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of EDS participants that are assigned to get job training in the TI program.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the TI Program Manager.
• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
• Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities.
Qualification Requirements:
• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to lift participants up to 150 lbs. in accordance with established safe lifting procedures.
• Behavioral Principles and Strategies, AED, First Aid and CPR within the first 3 months.
Educational and/or Experience:
• Experience working with people with disabilities, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• High School diploma required, BS in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred.