Camp Neeka Counselor

Job Summary

Camp Neeka consists of two 4-week therapeutic intensive day programs for children ages 7-16. The first four weeks are in Waukegan and the second four weeks are in Northbrook. These camps provide a supportive environment for children while they build social and emotional skills through therapeutic activities. Camp Neeka is looking for a summer staff member with a social service background or interest in social services

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

Fun and supportive counselors are a crucial part of the therapeutic experience. They encourage active, social and healthy lives by:

• Leading Children through organized activities and events
• Act as a positive role model
• Caring for attendees’ individual needs
• Build investment and excitement through their own energy and relationships with attendees
• Collaborating with staff members to best support attendees
• Complete documentation and track individual’s social-emotional growth
• Establish a relationship with each child and understand their needs and treat each child with respect and dignity
• Assume responsibility for safety of campers
• Problem solves through situations and seek assistance when necessary
• Know where campers are, at all times

(THIS JOB DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND CAMP COUNSELOR IS EXPECTED TO PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED AND DIRECTED BY THE LEAD CLINICIAN

Qualifications

• Must attend orientation/training sessions one week prior to camp starting
• Must be available Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-3:30pm, June 1st – August 7th
• 18 years or older, in college or completed college with a focus in psychology, social services or education
• Be active in daily activities, teach and encourage children
• Comfortable with traveling and chaperoning on field trips, the pool and the beach
• Must have strong communication skills and professionalism will interacting with staff, campers and parents
• Ability to maintain composure and model patience in stressful situations