Part Time Position: Camp Counselor - Camp Friendly

Camp Friendly is a summer camp for youth, teens, and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Camp activities include traditional outdoor camp activities (boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, etc) that have been modified to meet the specific needs of our campers. Camper to counselor ratios range from 1:1 to 3:1.

The Junior Counselor will work with other staff to provide activities and care to a group of 9-15 campers, ages 6-21 years, with Developmental Disabilities and/or Physical Disabilities,

Must be available for the following dates:

• Training: Dates will be available during the interview process. Training will take place in mid May and early June
• Camp: June 11-August 10, 2012

Position Hours: 35-45 hours per week. Schedule typically runs M-F within the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, but may vary. Hours may be decreased based on camper registration numbers.

Responsibilities:

• Leading group activities
• Providing personal care (toileting, changing, diapering, feeding) to campers
• Addressing behaviors related to disabilities (running away from the group, biting, pinching, screaming, non-compliance).
• Handling emergency situations (medical conditions, behavioral meltdowns, etc.).