Bradford Woods is accepting applications for an
Assistant Director of Medical Camping position in our Recreation Therapy Department. You will find the job description below. If interested, apply at the Indiana University Human Resources website http://jobs.indiana.edu/ by searching
Job List #15047.
15047 - Assistant Director, Medical Camping, Bradford Woods
Job Summary: Assess, design, facilitate and evaluate all medical camping programs. Design medical camp program using APIE process as specified by National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Independently design and facilitate adapted recreation and sport activities such as challenge day, adapted water skiing, wheelchair basketball, adapted scuba diving, and other complex camp programs for youth and adults with specific medical needs. Ensure “Beyond the Woods” community support program is successful for Riley Hospital patients post Bradford Woods Residential Camp Program. Support for summer camp includes recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of seasonal camp employees who are responsible for direct care of clients. This position will focus on supporting and unifying the Summer Leadership Staff (Logistics Coordinators / Cabin Life Coordinators / Full Time Medical Staff); and during the spring, winter, and fall seasons, this position will be responsible for the coordination and management of our weekend camps. Develop and facilitate weekend programming to consist of social programs to support quality of life of all clients; assist Therapeutic programs as needed; and serves as liaison to parents of youth with serious medical conditions.
FOR CONSIDERATION: Submit a letter of interest and resume that provides evidence of the qualifications outlined and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references that can comment about your qualifications for the position.
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience that includes working with individuals that have disabilities, chronic illnesses, youth at risk, etc. and adapted recreation and sport programming facilitation.
Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications with ability to renew as required.
Current CTRS or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.
Ability/knowledge to perform lifts and transfers of persons with disabilities; and ability to successfully evaluate camp ability and medical needs to place camper into the appropriate medical camp, with a specific staff to camper ratio. Must ensure safety and health of all campers and place campers in programs in which they will have increased success rate.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy; experience in a camp setting; chauffeurs license.
Note: This is a 12-month live in position that will have the lead role in carrying out the delivery of programs including but not limited to week long and weekend residential camps for youth and adults with disabilities and serious medical needs.
Applications accepted until October 29, 2015, or until position is filled
