Salary: $504 / Week Special NeedsSummer Camp 2025 (6 weeks) 24 hrs. / week Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays, 8am-4pm Training: June 30th - July 3rd, 2025 Camp Dates: July 7th - August 7th, 2025 Can lead to further fulltime opportunities after the camp has concluded! Under the direction of the Therapeutic Activities Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional - Community Summer Camp is responsible for performing a variety of tasks for a child who has mental health needs to mitigate the build up of stressors that put children at risk of more serious difficulties and / or removal from the home. Those tasks are related to the instruction, supervision, and monitoring of individuals' skills for developing independence and inclusion into the community and improved social skills. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: DIRECT SERVICE: Provides recreational activities and services to children in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice. Provides crisis intervention as directed by the program coordinator or manager. Acts as a role model for the clients and the community, understanding that all interactions are opportunities for teaching. Follows all treatment plans and supporting documents (i.e. behavior, safety, or communication plans). Attends all trainings and other meetings as assigned. RECORD KEEPING: Completes agency paperwork including, but not limited to, submitting accurate daily and weekly time sheets, and expense sheets. NETWORKING: Provides needed information to other staff, professionals, and family in a professional confidential manner. Serves as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, and UCS. Participates as a problem-solver in "team" and other meetings. CONSULTATION: Acts as a member of the child's treatment team. Provides consultation/updates to case manager, parents, etc. as needed about child's needs/behavior. May attend treatment team meetings as needed. * In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.