What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Assistant - Camp Shamrock 2024 position at mybni?
Location: Barber Main Campus (100 Barber Place)
Pay: $15.45
Key Dates:
Camp Dates: June 16 – August 1, 2025 (8am – 5pm)
Orientation: June 16, 2025
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? Join the Barber National Insitute as a Camp Assistant for Camp Shamrock this summer!
As a camp assistant, you will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where campers can learn, grow, and enjoy new experiences. You’ll be active in developing plans for our six-week summer camp which will help participants develop social and emotional skills in a supportive environment. Camp activities include classroom instruction, field trips, arts and crafts, and games.
What you’ll need:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Completed one year of college (or earned 12 credit hours from an accredited institution)
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.
What you’ll have:
- A positive attitude and willingness to make a difference in someone’s life!
- Patience and empathy in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, individuals, and families.
Typical day to day:
- Leading engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sports, or outdoor adventures.
- Assisting with meals, transitions, and daily routines.
- Encourage camper participation while ensuring safety at all times.
- Collaborating with fellow consolers to create a positive experience for campers.
- Helping campers build friendships, develop independence, and have fun.
Who is Barber National Institute?
The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.
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