Florida International University · 2 months ago
Temporary STP- E 2026 Counselor - Miami
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $15/hrFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a variety of degree programs. They are seeking Summer Treatment Program Counselors to provide services to children with behavioral problems, implementing treatment and recreational activities under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Counselors will be paid $15/hour, with overtime pay for any hours in excess of 40 per week (total compensation is approximately $7,000)
Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age
Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities
Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program including feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and time-out from positive reinforcement
Counselors also record, track, and enter daily records of children's behavior and response to the treatment
Counselors will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members
Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, tee ball/softball, and basketball
Counselors plan and conduct skill drills to address children's skill deficits, provide appropriate coaching, assess children's knowledge of the game rules and procedures, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork
All counselors are required to be familiar with the rules and fundamentals of each sport and will be expected to model appropriate skill and enthusiasm
Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs
In addition, Counselors lead weekly Fun Friday activities such as video games, water slides, and field day activities that serve as reinforcers for children who met their behavioral goals for the week
Most of the daily activities take place outdoors and counselors are physically active throughout the day
Counselors will be required to transport, set up, and breakdown sports equipment used in games, drills, and recess activities
During the first two weeks of employment, Counselors will participate in a variety of training activities
Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role-plays during which staff members will act as counselors and children during activities such as games, drills, discussions, and time out
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field and experience working with children and teenagers OR equivalent education and/or experience
Experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after-school programs, sports programs, daycare programs, and educational programs
Ability to ensure the safety, well-being and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health, learning, attention and behavior problems
Ability to visually scan the environment, attend to and hear verbal exchanges between children, provide neutral, corrective feedback on children's misbehavior, provide a consistent, warm, positive climate for children, and actively engage in sports and physical activity
Preferred
Undergraduate-level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or related field
Previous experience in teaching, refereeing, or coaching children in sports
Benefits
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits.
As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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