Buffalo County Youth Counselor
Not Remote
Department Overview:
The Division of Extension Buffalo County employs student employees in two separate after school programs in Fountain City, Wisconsin and Mondovi, Wisconsin.Anticipated Start Date:
11/1/2024Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
5/30/2025Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-20Schedule:
2:30pm-5:30pm - Monday through FridaySalary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$15.00Number of Positions:
2Qualifications:
Employment will require a criminal background checkCollege students age 21 years of age or older, preferred to meet custodial care requirements
Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in a collaborative environment.
2. Values life-long learning and views position as a learning experience.
3. Commitment to youth development principles and practices.
4. Strong organizational and communication skills.
5. Ability to work well with adult volunteers and youth.
6. Ability to solve problems creatively and flexibly as they arise.
7. Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
1. Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of daily summer youth programming.
2. Lead and support students as they participate in learning experiences and activities.
3. Monitor students to ensure compliance with program risk management rules and prevent accidents.
4. Clean, maintain and ensure proper use of program facilities and materials.
5. Report and record details of incidents to appropriate stakeholders.
6. Follow program emergency procedures.
7. Enforce program rules and expectations.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of equipment.
Expected to walk and stand for significant periods of time.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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RestrictionsNot remote
Benefits/PerksCollaborative environment Inclusive community Remote work Remote work eligibility
Tasks- Assist in planning youth programs
- Enforce program rules
- Lead student activities
- Maintain program facilities
- Monitor compliance with safety rules
- Report incidents
Communication Creativity Organizational People Problem-solving Programming Risk Management Self-Motivation Teaching Teamwork Youth development Youth development principles
Experience0 years
Education Timezones