Weekend Camp Counselor

The Baby Fold; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,684 - 29,459; Part time

Job summary

The Baby Fold is seeking a Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break, responsible for providing weekend supervision for children adopted through foster care. This part-time position requires working 3rd shift hours 8-16 weekends a year.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children, cultural competence, and a commitment to promoting health and safety. The role involves direct supervision and behavioral support for children with emotional issues, creating a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum one year experience working with children, preferably ages 5-14.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of children, maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Model appropriate behavior and language to promote self-esteem in children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Cultural competence

Behavior management

Job description

Description

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Summary

The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend supervision of children adopted through foster care, established by The Baby Fold’s Post-Adoption Services department. This 3rd shift role requires the Camp Counselor to work between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, one to two times per month, year-round.

WORK SCHEDULE

Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, 8‑16 weekends per year

PAY

$18.20/hour, for overnight shift - part time, hourly/non‑exempt

LOCATION

East Bay Camp, Hudson, IL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervision of Children: Models and maintains high health and safety standards; communicates and models appropriate behavior, language and hygiene; structures and intervenes in individual and group dynamics to promote growth and self-esteem in children. Will be working with adopted children with behavioral and/or emotional issues.

Statement of Inclusion

The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum one year experience working with children, preferably ages 5 - 14
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends only, 8-10 weekends per year, including overnight.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility, including the physical ability to implement The Baby Fold’s approved physical crisis intervention procedures.