Overview

• This is a third shift primarily sleep position with hours of 12 am – 8 am. At times, you may have to be awake if an attendee needs assistance or support. There will always be an On-Call Supervisor for assistance if needed.
• Project EXPLORE is a residential camp for young adults with disabilities. EXPLORE Counselors play an active role in providing a positive experience to young adults aged 14 – 21 with disabilities visiting the University of Iowa Campus.
• The Iowa National Summer Transportation Institute (INSTI) is a residential camp for students of color, young women, and students with and without disabilities entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the 2023-24 school year.
• The Overnight Counselor position is shared between UI REACH Camp EXPLORE and INSTI. Please see below for specific dates.
• Preference will be given to applicants that are interested in working all the camps, however, applicants are still encouraged to apply if they can only work some of the camps.

Counselor Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Program Director.
• Perform duties assigned by the Program Director.
• Report all incidents in and around the institute to the On-Call Supervisor.
• Report to the On-Call Supervisor any cases beyond your disciplinary efforts (e.g., when students refuse to cooperate).
• Ensure that attendees are in their rooms during the overnight hours – this includes a room check at 12 am and 3 am.
• Interact directly with attendees in the residence hall.
• Provide support to attendees in the residence hall, including promoting effective study and living habits.
• Supervise students to get up and ready for the day’s activities such as breakfast and field trips.
• Provide support and supervision during breakfast.
• Model and encourage acceptable social behaviors.
• Establish and maintain rapport with attendees. Serve as a role model in areas of personal appearance, communication, interpersonal skills, decision-making, and responsibility.
• Model and instruct attendees on how to meet behavior expectations according to social norms.
• Assist attendees with concerns that may arise and aid when needed.
• Help attendees develop self-confidence and positive attitudes.
• Implement university policies.
• Accurately record and submit hours worked.
• Assist with program opening and closing activities if available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Availability to work overnight.
• Previous experience with working with young adults in an activity or residential setting.
• A minimum of a high school education and completed one year in college or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Ability to think quickly in fast-paced situations.
• Demonstrate patience, organization, and have a desire to see others succeed.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young adults with disabilities (for EXPLORE) and youth of color with and without disabilities (for INSTI) is strongly encouraged.
• Previous and or current Resident Assistant (RA) experience.
• Degree or seeking a degree in the field of education, STEM, or related field.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

Work Hours for EXPLORE and INSTI

• Camps will run June 11 – July 14 with no camp the week of July 3
• June 7 – June 9: Mandatory Training
• June 11 – June 15: EXPLORE Camp (adults and minors)
• June 19 – June 30: INSTI Camp
• July 9 – July 13: EXPLORE Camp (adults 18 +)

Training and Background Check Requirements

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• Minors on Campus online training
• Blood Pathogen training
• Attend trainings that occur June 7 – 9

Rate of Pay

• $15 per hour