Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Childcare Worker for Rappahannock Camp, located in Fredericksburg, VA. Job Summary Provides child care services for the staff’s children including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities and specialized programs. Essential Functions Provides care to staff children throughout the day, making sure that they have partaken of meals and that they maintain proper personal habits. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of child care property.

Assists in keeping DYS’s quarters neat and clean each day. Assists with putting staff children to bed, as needed. Aids in household duties, such as laundry. Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection. Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director. Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment Camp Equipment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of child and youth behavior and development.Ability to build and maintain effective mentor and professional relationships with children and youth. Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff. Ability to motivate, lead, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.

Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Education and Experience Experience working with children preferred,or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certifications CPR and First Aid Certification Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Some physical requirements of the Camp Childcare position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required.Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. *Application Submittal Period: 12/23/22 – 06/10/23* Statement of Purpose This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position.

Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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