Stipend will be $385 (per week) for Summer Camp
Do you have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and special needs? Consider being a Camp Counselor with Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge!! Our fully accessible camp provides adolescents and adults with disabilities and special needs a getaway filled with laughter, friendship and fun! Our camp counselors are a big part of making that happen.
We are currently seeking energetic, motivated and creative individuals to fill our camp counselor positions for our Summer Camp program.
As a camp counselor, you assist campers in recreational activities such as sports, nature, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires.
Additionally, you assist with the personal care needs of some of our campers, such as assisting with meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, sensory needs, and helping manage difficult behaviors.
Choose your adventure.
The upcoming camp schedule is below:
Summer Camp Schedule
Sunday, June 2 through Saturday, June 8, 2024 (Summer Staff Training Week)
Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Summer Session 1)
Sunday, June 16 through Friday, June 28, 2024 (Summer Session 2)
Sunday, June 30 through Friday, July 12, 2024 (Summer Session 3)
Sunday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (Summer Session 4)
Sunday, July 21 through Saturday, July 27, 2024 (Summer Session 5)
Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, August 3, 2024 (Summer Session 6)
Are you a psychology, social work, physical/speech/occupational therapy, nursing, or other related student looking to gain experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities? Do you need internship hours, practicum hours or hands-on experience for your major? We can help with that!
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, and great communication skills
Must be at least 18 years old
Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
CPR and First Aid are preferred, but training will be provided
Ability to work as a member of a team
Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life
Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities.
Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.
easterseals.
com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.
For more information about Camp Challenge, please go to https://eastersealsflorida.
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