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Form of workJOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Camp NOVA Counselor
REPORTS TO: Camp Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Camp NOVA is a 7-day, 6-night overnight camp for youth and adults living with epilepsy and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Camp NOVA will take place from July 21st - July 27th 2024 at Camp Linwood-MacDonald in Sandyston, NJ (Sussex County). Camp NOVA activities include: arts and crafts, sports, music, swimming, boating, fishing, and evening outings.
Camp NOVA is hosted by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, an affiliate of The Family Resource Network. We are seeking energetic, responsible individuals for the 2024 Camp Season.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise 3-4 campers and ensure they are engaged in camp activities
- Assist campers with daily care routines and health needs
- Responsible for assigned campers 24/7 throughout the week
- Responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals that are assigned to you
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirement
- Encourages and models appropriate social behaviors and interactions
- Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
- Ensures that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Other duties as assigned by Camp Director
