Counselor II - Tri-County Stabilization Center (Temporary / Part-Time) (North Charleston)
State of South Carolina
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Counselor/Activity Specialist - Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter, SC
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-CO/COS
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$15,080 - $35,460
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a counselor at a summer camp in South Carolina, where you'll live with and care for up to eight children who have physical disabilities or chronic illnesses, helping them with daily tasks like eating and bathing while ensuring their safety.
You'll also lead activities in areas like arts, sports, nature, or fine arts, adapting them so everyone can join in, and assist with camp events and maintenance.
It's ideal for college students or young adults who enjoy outdoor work with kids, have patience and energy, and want to be positive role models in a supportive team environment.
Key Requirements
- At least a rising junior in college and/or 21 years old, or a rising sophomore with at least 1 year of camp experience
- Knowledge and expertise in a specific activity area (e.g., arts and crafts, sports, nature/science, fine arts) with ability to teach and lead
- Ability and willingness to be a positive role model for children in an outdoor setting
- Capability to assist with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, hygiene) and lift/carry 25 pounds
- Good judgment, visual and auditory skills to supervise campers and respond to hazards or emergencies
- Effective interaction with individuals and groups, respecting diversity and maintaining boundaries
- Participation in weeklong staff orientation/training and immunization requirements for healthcare providers
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This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to.
- Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
- Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
- Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks.
- Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.
This position is responsible for all duties surrounding the designated activity area (arts and crafts, sports and games, nature and science, and fine arts). This includes but not limited to.
- Plan and implement activities geared to the age, interest, and abilities of campers, suited for the designated activity area.
- Adapt activities to ensure all campers are able to participate.
- Assist with setting up and on occasion running evening activities such as talent show and camp dance.
- Assist with assigned cabin group for the session, when not involved in own activity area.
- Maintain activity area.
Other responsibilities:
- Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training
- Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
- Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
- Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
- Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Requirements to qualify for this position are:
- At least a rising junior in college and/or 21 years old OR a rising sophomore in college with at least 1 year experience working at camp.
- Knowledge and/or expertise in activity area, as well as ability to teach/lead activity.
- Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, and the desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.
- Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds.
- Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency.
- Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Additional Information
- If you have any questions please contact Maggie Krueger at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov and/or (803)898-3948.
- IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session.
Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule. (See schedule posted on the Camp Burnt Gin webpage).
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