Seasonal Openings: School-Year
Are you looking for a weekend job throughout the school-year?
Join Our Creative Crew!
Stepping Stones has part-time seasonal job openings available in our weekend recreation programs for youth and adults with disabilities! Throughout the school-year, we operate Saturday Clubs and Weekend Respites at two scenic Greater Cincinnati locations. To lead adaptive activities for participants and promote an inclusive community that celebrates all abilities, we’re now hiring for our Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 program season. Join us in building pathways to independence.
About Our Team:
We are proud of our long history of providing valuable, field work experience for college students pursuing future careers in Special Education, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing or other related fields. Others come to us without prior experience in the field — and that’s okay!Our program community welcomes staff from all backgrounds! You will receive all the training and tools you need to perform your role well.
Weekend Overnight Respite Counselor (Allyn Campus)
Our Weekend Respite program invites teens and adults with disabilities for enriching 2-day retreats! Respite Counselors are paired with a cabin group and support them in having a fun and positive program experience throughout their stay. In the daytime, we enjoy a variety of creative arts, nature and other seasonal activities. At night – everyone comes together for dances, talent shows and other program events.
This is an overnight, live-in camp position with weekend lodging and meals included. Respite Counselors lead a group through each program day while ensuring safety and supporting their needs with personal care. They are also responsible for completing necessary paperwork and documentation.
Camp Allyn is truly a beautiful and unique workplace! The scenic 47-acre property has 4 sleeping cabins, accessible hiking trails, lakes for fishing and waterfront activities, a dining hall, nurses’ station and more.
WHEN WILL YOU BE WORKING?
Our Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 program season kicks off on September 9th! Weekend Respites operate twice a month through April 23, 2023. Respite staff move into Camp Allyn on a Friday afternoon and stay with us through the program’s end on Sunday afternoon.
GAIN EXPERIENCE IN:
- Executing adaptive recreation activities for multiple age groups with developmental and physical disabilities
- Documentation for the State of Ohio and other local officials
- Leading small participant groups while navigating a daily activity schedule
- Providing an inclusive space that supports everyone’s needs and level of ability
- Risk assessment and conflict resolution
- First Aid & CPR Certification at no cost to you
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be age 18 or above with a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to successfully complete all background check requirements
- Ability to complete all online and in-person trainings
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBs per day
LOCATION: 1414 Lake Allyn Road, Batavia, Ohio 45103
COMPENSATION: $100 per day as well as weekend lodging and meals
Saturday Club Counselor (Given Campus)
Stepping Stones’ popular Saturday Kids Club and Saturday Young Adults Club programs operate throughout the school-year at our Given Campus In Indian Hill. These social programs provide children, teens and young adults with the opportunity to socialize with their peers while staying active and having fun.As a Saturday Club Counselor, you will gain leadership skills while engaging participants in art, nature, music and other seasonal recreation activities. Counselors also ensure a safe and inclusive atmosphere while supporting participants with personal care.
WHEN WILL YOU BE WORKING?
The Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 Saturday Club season kicks off on September 17, 2022 with the program operating twice a month through April 15, 2023. Saturday Club Counselors are needed for both 8:30 am – 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm shifts.
GAIN EXPERIENCE IN:
- Executing adaptive recreation activities for multiple age groups
- Exposure to IEPs and goal-tracking
- Documentation for the State of Ohio and other local officials
- Leading small participant groups while navigating a daily activity schedule
- Providing an inclusive space that supports everyone’s needs and level of ability
- Risk assessment and conflict resolution
- First Aid & CPR Certification at no cost to you
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a minimum of age 16 or above. Age 18 with a high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete all background check requirements
- Ability to complete all online and in-person trainings
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBs per day
ARE YOU A LICENSED NURSE? View openings on our nursing team, here.
No one should be denied employment, services or volunteer opportunities at Stepping Stones on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or ancestry.
