Summer Camp Counselor

Triangle Disability & Autism Services; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Summer Camp Counselor in Cary, NC. This role is perfect for high school seniors and college students interested in Special Education and Human Services. You'll partner with teens and young adults with disabilities, ensuring safety and quality services while facilitating fun summer activities. The position requires teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to the entire summer program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor campers to ensure health and safety.
• Facilitate recreational based learning and fun summer activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-advocacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Triangle Disability & Autism Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Triangle Disability & Autism Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Perfect summer job for high school seniors, college students, IA’s, teachers, and individuals considering careers in Special Education, Human Services, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy!

Partner with teens and young adults with disabilities at a fun summer day camp working for a local non-profit . Supports include personal care, behavioral supports , and help with camp activities. Counselors will ensure safety and quality services for all campers in attendance.

Essential Functions

• Work in a group setting with campers to facilitate recreational based learning and fun summer activities.
• Supervise and monitor campers to ensure health and safety.
• Empower campers to make appropriate decisions and practice self-advocacy skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to stay calm in a variety of situations
• Work as part of a team with other counselors
• Be accepting and respectful of people who think, behave, and interact differently.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• Pass background screening including criminal record, driving record, and Sex Offender Registry
• Experience supporting individuals with IDD preferred (this includes ABA skills).
• Must be punctual, reliable and professional.
• Work involves talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, using hands to handle objects or operate tools.
• May be required to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, physically transfer individuals, and perform CPR / First Aid. (CPR/FA course provided if needed)
  
  

Program Dates: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm, Cary, NC

June 16 th - August 15 th . Daily schedule may be flexible. Must be able to commit to the whole summer, unless approved by camp director.

Pay: $15/hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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