Professional
Before and After School
Child Care
 
 
 
 
 
 

Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
for the Summer Fun Program

 

Welcome to the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) section of the Summer Fun Program of MLEDP. Below you will find all the necessary information and forms to be filled out in order to participate as a CIT in the Summer Fun Program.

CIT's will be scheduled to work a few hours, several days a week based on availability. Each will be guided by MLEDP staff. As a CIT you will receive Fire Safety Training, Basic First Aid Review and preperation for the development of the age you will work with.The CIT program will be overseen by the Program Director: Dawn Chrestay.

Some of the goals and outcomes you might expect as a CIT are as follows:

  • To build relationships
  • Provide role models for the children
  • Provide opportunities for taking initiative
  • Making peer influences positive
  • Tapping the desire to make commitments
  • Provide safe opportunities for risk taking
  • Provide positive support and encouragement
  • Encourage responsibility
  • Increase participation by older children
  • Increase the older child's self-confidence, tolerance, ability to set goals, problem solve, and decision making abilities
  • Have additional trained eyes, ears, and hands in the program operation
  • Show the ability to work with children and staff
  • Display outstanding character
 
If you choose to apply for the CIT program you will be required to:
  • Have completed the 6th grade to be eligible to be a CIT
  • Participate in an interview (for new applicants only)
  • Participate in a 2 Hour Training Session that will include:
    • The Philosophy of MLEDP
    • Development of Children-Ages Assigned
    • First Aid Discussion
    • Fire Safety
  • Completion of the following 7 forms (forms are located further down the page)
    • CIT Application
    • CIT Responsibility Form
    • CIT Calendar of Availability
    • CIT Minor Release
    • CIT Reference Letter
    • CIT Parental Consent & Emergency Contact Form
    • Child Health Assessment Form
 
Important Dates to Remember:

May 30th - Completion of all 7 forms mailed to:

MLEDP
CIT - Summer Fun
250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.
Suite 414
Pittsburgh, Pa 15234

Interview Dates: (for new applicants only)
Thursday - TBD
Monday - TBD

Time: TBD
Call to set up an appointment
Appointments every 15 minutes
Phone: 412-343-1661

Where: MLEDP Administation Office
250 Mt. Lebabnon Blvd.
Suite 414
Phone: 412-343-1661

Mandatory Training - 2 Hours
Date: TBD
Hours: TBD

Where: MLEDP Administation Office
250 Mt. Lebabnon Blvd.
Suite 414
Phone: 412-343-1661

 
 

Your CIT Registration Package has a total of 7 Forms
You must fill out all forms to apply.

Please Read all information carefully!

All the forms are Editable PDF Forms that make it easy to fill out.

Just TAB through the document - TYPE in your information - then PRINT.
It's just that easy!
 
Directions on how to use Editable PDF forms are provided on the Directions Page of each document.

For Ease of Printing
The following 7 forms are to be should be downloaded to your computer
(Right Click, Save to Disk)

You can now SAVE the information you type in the forms for future use.
You will need the latest version of Adobe Reader.

You will need Adobe Reader to open these files.

All 7 Enrollment Forms are REQUIRED to be TYPED.

1 - CIT Application - Required

2 - CIT Responsibility Form - Required

3 - CIT Calendar of Availability - Required

4 - CIT Minor Release - Required

5 - CIT Reference Letter - Required
                 Note: You will need to print 2 copies of this form. You need 2 references to apply.

6 - CIT Parental Consent & Emergency Contact Form - Required

7 - Child Health Assessment Form - Required

NOTE: If you are new to the program or we do not have a valid Child Health Assessment Form on file (valid for one year), you and your doctor must complete this form prior to your child participating in the Summer Fun Program as a CIT. You may also get a copy of a valid Physical Form that is on file with the school and use as a substitute to the Child Health Assessment Form. This is a requirement of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
 

Mail all 7 forms by May 30th to:

MLEDP
CIT - Summer Fun
250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.
Suite 414
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

E-Mail: Kids@MLEDP.org

Call: 412-343-1661 with any questions.