Position Summary

Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs.

Friendship Circle Summer Camp Counselors will be responsible for the safety and success of a group of 4-5 children with special needs. Counselors must be excellent role models, have a positive attitude, experience working with children and a willingness to be energetic, fun and silly! Each camper will work with a high school aged volunteer whom the counselor is responsible for assisting in keeping their campers engaged in activities and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. This is an ideal position for college students looking for summer employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and engagement of 4-5 campers and their volunteers.
• Communicate goals, needs and adjustments to Head Counselors and Head Staff.
• Communicate clear directives to camp participants and camp volunteers.
• Create a fun and engaging experience for campers and volunteers.
• Support bathroom needs.
• Reliable in attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with all Friendship Circle policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional, positive and courteous manner.
• Attend all necessary meetings.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Attend a multi-day training session covering Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies and other training.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet camp needs.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working with children and/or teens (Required)
• 1 year of experience working in a school or camp setting (Preferred)
• 1 years of experience working with children with special needs (Preferred)
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Camp Information

• Staff Training Dates: June 10th - 14th
• Kids Day Camp Dates: June 17th - 28th & July 1 - 12 (No camp on July 4th)
• Kids Field Trip Camp Dates: July 15th - 19th
• Kids Overnight Camp Dates: July 29th - August 2nd & August 5th - 9th

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $11.50 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with people with special needs? If so, please describe your experience.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (Required)

Work Location: In person