What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counselor - Camp Lanowa position at Homes for the Homeless?
General Counselor
About Us :
Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has provided NYC children experiencing homelessness with a summer camp experience. For more information about our summer camp program, please visit us at www.hfhcamps.org.
HFH Camps are a brilliant place to work : Our awesome summer team is a supportive, tight-knit group. We take care of each other, and we take care of our campers. We are all in this together and make a brilliant, rewarding difference in the lives of our campers, our team, and ourselves.
Where :
HFH Summer Camps are located an hour north of New York City, on the grounds of the 52,000-acre Harriman State Park. A lush preserve of woodland and lakes straddling New York's Rockland and Orange counties, the park has over 200 miles of trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, camping grounds, beaches, and an abundance of wildlife.
Responsibilities Include :
Supervision and Safety
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times.
- Supervise activities, including swimming, hiking, and games, to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Be aware of allergies, medical conditions, or special needs of campers and provide appropriate accommodations.
- Implement and enforce safety rules and emergency procedures consistently.
Emotional Support and Inclusivity
Activity Planning and Leadership
Qualifications :
Additional Requirements :
2024 Camp Dates : Staff Orientation :
Health and Safety :
Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a New York City-contracted not-for-profit organization. As per the order of the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, all HFH Camps employees MUST provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you require accommodation from this mandate, please contact Human Resources.
Additionally, all staff must provide documented proof of their MMR immunizations (two doses) with the month, day, and year.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
HFH Summer Camps is committed to fostering an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics.
