Summer Congregate Residential Counselor-Camp Wediko

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Camp Residential Counselors for Summer 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with children and adolescents in a therapeutic camp setting, fostering their growth and development. Counselors will engage in a variety of activities, from archery to nature exploration, while providing essential support and supervision. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a supportive approach, ready to embrace the challenges of a dynamic environment. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and create lasting connections, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and nurturing environment for youth.
• Providing direct care and supervision for youth.
• Engaging in recreational activities and coaching as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

We're hiring for Summer 2025!

Camp Wediko is looking to hire emerging professionals eager to gain experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic camp environment at our beautiful lakeside campus. Temporary Camp Wediko Residential Counselors will work with youth facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The program runs from June 28th to August 18th, 2025.

Position Details

Camp Residential Counselors will serve as Direct Care staff, Assistant Teachers, or Activities Instructors, working in teams of 6-8 under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor. Responsibilities include engaging with youth throughout the day—from waking up to bedtime routines—and facilitating activities such as archery, swimming, athletics, canoeing, dance, art, music, kayaking, brain games, nature exploration, and mountain biking. If you're interested in learning, working hard, having fun, and building lasting connections, consider applying!

How You'll Be Making A Difference

1. Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where youth can identify strengths and develop new skills.
2. Providing direct care and supervision for youth in your cabin group.
3. Participating in daily group therapy sessions led by the Cabin Group Supervisor.
4. Supporting youth treatment goals through individual therapeutic and behavioral interventions.
5. Establishing consistent routines and structures to promote a predictable environment.
6. Modeling respectful communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
7. Engaging in recreational activities and providing coaching and scaffolding as needed.
8. Applying approved behavior management and de-escalation techniques.
9. Seeking feedback for professional growth from Clinical Supervisors.
10. Responding to emergencies in accordance with agency policies, including reporting safety concerns.
11. Completing documentation such as incident reports and progress notes.

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently and in a team.
4. Supportive and creative approach to challenges.
5. Adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Abilities Required

This role requires the ability to navigate rugged outdoor terrain and engage in active recreational activities in varying weather conditions typical of New Hampshire summers, including heat, humidity, and rain. Physical capability to bend, hold, and lift is also necessary. Transportation to designated pick-up and drop-off locations (Manchester airport, Boston Logan airport, or direct campus transport) is required.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that supports these values. We believe that embracing differences enhances our ability to serve diverse children, families, and communities. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our mission to create positive change for vulnerable children and their families.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.