Special Needs Camp Counselor
Quick Apply Full-time Temporary Contract Internship 12 hours ago Full Job Description Are you ready for a life-changing summer, full of new experiences, personal growth and memories that will last a lifetime? Looking for a summer internship to earn course credit? Come make a difference at Camp Starfish as a special needs camp counselor! We are looking for resilient, patient and passionate individuals to be supportive role models and encouraging teachers for our 6 to 16-year-old campers with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges.
We are looking for camp counselors who are working towards a degree in:
Special Education/Education Psychology Social Work Childcare Etc.
! Camp Starfish Specialists, or camp counselors, are our front-line staff who live in bunks (cabins) with campers, eat in the dining hall (where they'll inevitably have to convince a camper that a plate of croutons from the salad bar does not constitute a meal), swim in the lake, sing camp songs, eat s'mores, and coach campers through appropriate social interactions (I know you really wanted to use that marker that Johnny was using and so you ripped up his artwork.
How do you think Johnny feels after you did this? How can we fix this together?) Ultimately, Specialists ensure that our campers receive the support they need and have a growth-oriented experience during their time at camp.
To be a Specialist at Camp Starfish, you thrive on collaboration, enjoy learning and problem solving, are resilient, embrace and accept differences, and are excited to spend 10 weeks, playing, learning, living, and working outdoors all while making a profound difference in the lives of our campers.
Prior experience working with youth with challenges is a plus, but our staff receive over 140
hours of hands-on training to prepare them for this life-changing role.
Did we mention we have an internship and fellowship program? Reach out today for more info! Salary and Perks of working as a camp counselor:
Free Room and Board included Free Laundry Service provided Travel Stipend available for staff members traveling over 250 miles Earn course credit (dependent on your school's requirements) Gain valuable skills needed to work with a variety of children Make lifelong friends Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Available Salary and bonus information may be found here:
http:
//campstarfish.
org/staff/detailsmain.
html For more information, please visit http:
//campstarfish.
org/staff/apply-now.
html and complete an online application.
All hiring decisions contingent on completed application, reference verification, and results of background checks.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship Pay:
From $2,200.
00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off COVID-19 considerations:
Camp Starfish operated safely in summer 2021 and 2022 by implementing multiple layers of protection.
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and make plans accordingly for summer 2023.
All employees are required to be vaccinated.
Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are looking for camp counselors who are working towards a degree in:
Special Education/Education Psychology Social Work Childcare Etc.
! Camp Starfish Specialists, or camp counselors, are our front-line staff who live in bunks (cabins) with campers, eat in the dining hall (where they'll inevitably have to convince a camper that a plate of croutons from the salad bar does not constitute a meal), swim in the lake, sing camp songs, eat s'mores, and coach campers through appropriate social interactions (I know you really wanted to use that marker that Johnny was using and so you ripped up his artwork.
How do you think Johnny feels after you did this? How can we fix this together?) Ultimately, Specialists ensure that our campers receive the support they need and have a growth-oriented experience during their time at camp.
To be a Specialist at Camp Starfish, you thrive on collaboration, enjoy learning and problem solving, are resilient, embrace and accept differences, and are excited to spend 10 weeks, playing, learning, living, and working outdoors all while making a profound difference in the lives of our campers.
Prior experience working with youth with challenges is a plus, but our staff receive over 140
hours of hands-on training to prepare them for this life-changing role.
Did we mention we have an internship and fellowship program? Reach out today for more info! Salary and Perks of working as a camp counselor:
Free Room and Board included Free Laundry Service provided Travel Stipend available for staff members traveling over 250 miles Earn course credit (dependent on your school's requirements) Gain valuable skills needed to work with a variety of children Make lifelong friends Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Available Salary and bonus information may be found here:
http:
//campstarfish.
org/staff/detailsmain.
html For more information, please visit http:
//campstarfish.
org/staff/apply-now.
html and complete an online application.
All hiring decisions contingent on completed application, reference verification, and results of background checks.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship Pay:
From $2,200.
00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off COVID-19 considerations:
Camp Starfish operated safely in summer 2021 and 2022 by implementing multiple layers of protection.
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and make plans accordingly for summer 2023.
All employees are required to be vaccinated.
Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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