Summer Discovery/Discovery Internships Counselor Eligibility:
- Applicants must be 21 years of age by June 18th, 2014 for all domestic programs.
- Applicants must be 25 years of age by June 30th, 2014 for all international programs. A proficiency in a foreign language and study abroad experience is required. Applicants must be proficient in driving a manual transmission in order to be considered for our Cambridge University (UK) program. (Priority goes to returning staff).
- Applicants must hold a valid U.S. driver's license and have a safe
driving record .
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise, counsel, accompany, live with and be a role model for teenagers.
- Participate actively in all program areas as assigned.
- Must be unselfish, have a high energy level, and reflect a maturity that places the needs of the students and fellow staff members above their own.
- Supervise student's safety and behavior while traveling to off-campus excursions.
- Must be responsible to reinforce, support, and follow the policies, values, rules, and regulations of Summer Discovery and Discovery Internships Programs, Inc.
- Chaperone students daily in dorms or other accommodations.
- Accompany students to medical facilities.
- Counselors are on duty around the clock throughout the duration of the assigned program period.
The following apply to ALL Resident Counselors (RCs):
- RCs assist in the directions, supervision, and organization of a group of approximately 10-15 students, known as an "RC Group".
- RCs provide transportation in 7 passenger minivans (10 passenger vans on some campuses).
- RCs assist students with their academics. (i.e.
tutoring , study groups, proofreading, etc.) - RCs supervise residence hall living and accompany students on excursions off campus.
- RCs rotate working in the office, town duty, checking students into the dorm, and overseeing students each night.
Applicants must possess the following:
- Strong prior experience working with youth
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Patience, adaptability, flexibility, and availability throughout the summer are required (must be able to attend on-campus orientation before program commences)
- Must be emotionally mature and stable and be able to function effectively under pressure and stress
- Proactive, with the ability to work in fast paced dynamic team based environment
- Must possess the ability to handle confidential information and exercise good judgment
- Must be motivated, possess a “can-do” attitude, with a high level of initiative and a strong work ethic
- Must be able to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
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