Student Assistant - Center for Rehabilitation & Independent Living - Camp RAD Assistant (Summer 2024)

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Center for Rehabilitation and Independent Living

The Student Assistant will support the Center for Rehabilitation and Independent Living as a Camp RAD Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2024. 

The Center for Rehabilitation and Independent Living in the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University is seeking applicants for Camp RAD Assistants for Summer 2024. The mission of Camp RAD is to empower transition-age youth with disabilities to live healthy, independent lives. Camp RAD uses an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes experts in the fields of pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy, adaptive physical activity, child and family development, public health and nutrition. We provide a fun, safe summer experience that promotes life skills and physical activity with a focus on the comprehensive well-being of the child. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals uses an innovative model to plan, implement, monitor progress, and evaluate camp.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

• Assist with planning activities for camp based on the curriculum
• Lead camp activities
• Support Students and Volunteers with campers as needed
• Pick up supplies as requested
• Help with set-up and break-down of camp materials
• Work with assigned camper (this involves supporting their camper through each activity, communicating with their camper to support verbal/nonverbal communication skills, assisting the camper in meeting their goals)
• Keep eyes on assigned camper at all times
• Escort camper to all activities, buses (if going on a field trip), to the restroom, etc.
• Support camper in keeping his/her area clean and keeping materials/activity souvenirs in camper bag/area
• Model appropriate behaviors for their camper and other campers:
  • Following directions provided by the Director, Site Coordinator, or Staff member
  • Listening when directions are given
  • Communication skills
  • Encourage a positive attitude about trying new foods/activities

Shift Specifics

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

$12.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

April 25, 2024
Application review may begin as early as March 20, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• This is not a supervisory position
• This position is not required to drive

• Position of Trust