Weekend Overnight Direct Support Counselor

Achievement Centers; Strongsville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Weekend Overnight Direct Support Counselor to provide compassionate care for teens and adults with disabilities in an overnight respite setting. You will help campers participate in activities, support daily living needs, and foster a safe, inclusive environment.

You'll work with a typical 1:3 counselor-to-camper ratio, collaborate with camp leadership, and help create memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care needs and daily living activities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive camp environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support for campers with various disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing, hygiene, and mobility.
• Encourage participation in activities such as hiking, crafts, sports, music, and campfires.
• Foster a safe, positive, inclusive environment and build campers' confidence.
• Maintain camper supervision and health/safety at all times.
• Collaborate with counselors and leadership to meet individual camper needs.
• Maintain a 1:3 counselor-to-camper ratio.

Skills

Direct supervision

Personal care

Activity facilitation

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

Students pursuing degrees in education, social work, psychology, nursing, therapeutic recreation, or related human services fields

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Description

Weekend Overnight Direct Support Counselor

Camp Cheerful - Strongsville, OH

Description

Are you fun, patient, compassionate, and ready to make a lasting difference?

Join the team at Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful, where you'll help create unforgettable experiences for teens and adults with disabilities in a safe, engaging, and supportive overnight camp environment.

Located on 52 beautiful acres within the Cleveland Metroparks, Camp Cheerful offers hiking, arts and crafts, sports, music, campfires, nature activities, and countless opportunities for campers to build friendships and confidence.

As a Weekend Overnight Direct Support Counselor, you will provide direct care and support to campers ages 16 and older during our Weekend Respite Program. You'll encourage participation in camp activities, assist with daily living needs, and help create a positive, inclusive experience for every camper.

Compensation: $350 per weekend Schedule: Friday 5:30 p.m. through Sunday 12:00 p.m. (overnight stay required) Frequency: Approximately two weekends per month

What You Will Do

• Provide direct supervision and support for campers with intellectual, developmental, physical, and neurological disabilities
• Assist campers with personal care needs, including toileting, dressing, changing, hygiene, and mobility assistance
• Encourage and participate in recreational activities including hiking, crafts, sports, music, games, campfires, and other camp programs
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where campers can build confidence and friendships
• Maintain appropriate camper supervision while ensuring health and safety at all times
• Work collaboratively with fellow counselors and camp leadership to meet each camper's individual needs
• Maintain a typical counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:3

Preferred

• Previous camp experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience providing personal care
• Students pursuing degrees in education, social work, psychology, nursing, therapeutic recreation, or related human services fields are encouraged to apply
• Internship opportunities may be available if approved by your college or university

Training Provided

• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Certification
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training related to camper care and safety

Upcoming Camp Weekends

• September 11-13
• September 25-27
• October 9-11
• October 23-25
• November 6-8
• November 20-22
• December 4-6
• January 8-10
• January 22-24
• February 5-7
• February 19-21
• March 5-7
• March 19-21
• April 2-4
• April 16-18
• April 30 - May 2
• May 14-16

Requirements