Summer Camp Counselor

Status: Seasonal, Full Time

Compensation: $15-17 hourly Commensurate with Experience

Organization Overview:

Pattison’s Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to unlock the potential of individuals with disabilities and empower their families. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, we provide individualized, comprehensive, year-round programming for children with disabilities through our charter school, summer camp, therapy services, and early intervention services. Our collaborative model places the child at the center of care and surrounds them with a multidisciplinary team of specialized providers, ensuring that all children’s needs are addressed with compassion and expertise. By consolidating their care network, we provide a one-stop destination with the tools necessary for children with disabilities and their families to thrive.

Job Summary:

Pattison's Academy is seeking a passionate and driven Summer Camp Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for campers and ensuring our camp programming is individualized to their abilities. Counselors will be assigned to a group of no more than 6 campers under the supervision of a Lead Counselor.

Qualifications:

Must be 18+ years old

Responsibilities:

The Camp Counselor’s duties, though not exhaustive, comprise the following:

Sensitivity and flexibility to the needs of a diverse group of campersAbility to tailor summer camp program to target the goals of each camper, including but not limited to:

Active participation in adaptive sports, music, arts/crafts

Active participation in field trips out in the community

Ensuring each child is socially, emotionally, and physically challenged through creative initiatives and suggestions

Must be able to lift at least 40lbsWork closely and collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary teamTend to the care of the camper’s personal hygiene needs, including oral feeding and toileting/diaperingAssist with ensuring a safe and clean environment for campers. These duties will include wiping down/sanitizing equipment, furniture, and throughout the camp environmentParticipate in the beginning and end-of-day briefings with camp staffUphold camp policies and maintain a positive, supportive attitudeCollect data daily on camper goalsPerform other related job duties as assigned

Benefits:

Exposure to various education and medical professionsTraining in educational, therapeutic, and nursing interventions for individuals with multiple and severe disabilitiesSupport for developing problem-solving skills to individualized programming Hands-on application of therapeutic, educational, and nursing interventionsParticipation in an interdisciplinary team

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to becky.mccarthy@pattisonsacademy.org