Summer Intern - Counselor

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Provides constant supervision and guidance to youth participants in the dorm, during instruction and throughout the city of Chicago. Provides supervision to youth during all activities and transportation to increase independence and remain safe. Provides support and encouragement to all youth. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: This position holds no direct supervisory responsibility.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Travel is done with the group by foot, bus, train or van.

 SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Participate in a mandatory training on working and interacting with individuals who are blind or visually impaired;
  1. “Person first” language
  2. Human guide
  3. Blind etiquette
  4. Overview of Summer in the City Program
  5. Overview of the Lighthouse
• Provides constant supervision of youth participants;
• Provides on-the-job instruction regarding all aspects of work assigned at the worksite;
• Provides all necessary support while traveling by foot, van, bus or train;
• Provides and promotes social interaction between youth participants;
• Assists with all meals (eating and table etiquette);
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required;
• Assists in integrating the youth participant into all aspects of the
• program;
• Responsible for adhering to security procedures and taking appropriate measures in case of accident, illness or emergency;
• Projects professional agency image throughout all environments;
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; or minimum of 20 college credit hours preferred;
• Strong organizational and communication skills required;
• Ability to provide supervision constantly throughout the program;
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are visually impaired, blind, deaf-blind, or blind with additional disabilities is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.