Camp NOVA Counselor - Sussex County at Family Resource Network in Sussex, New Jersey

Job 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 23rd-July 29th 2023 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 mature, motivated individuals for the 2023 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

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage in physical activities including:
  
  
  • • Walking long distances
    
    
    • Swimming


• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED


• Meet agency and state requirements (CPR, First Aid, NJ Sex Offender Registry etc.)


• Experience with assisting and serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred


• Must submit to a criminal history review/ fingerprinting


• Drug Test upon hire