Overnight Camp Counselor

The Overnight (3rd shift) Respite Camp Counselor is responsible for providing extended supervision of adopted children with behavioral and/or emotional challenges in respite care, established by The Baby Fold’s Family and Community Services department.
WORK SCHEDULE: Friday and Saturday shifts from late evening to early morning, around 8PM to 7:30 AM, up to 16 weekends per year PAY: $18/hour based on experience and education, part time, hourly/exempt LOCATION: East Bay Camp, Hudson, IL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervision of Children: Models and maintains high health and safety standards; communicates and models appropriate behavior, language and hygiene; structures and intervenes in individual and group dynamics to promote growth and self-esteem in children.
Will be working with adopted children with behavioral and/or emotional issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age or older.
Minimum one year experience working with children, preferably ages 5 - 14 Willingness and ability to work 3rd shift, overnight, 1-2 weekends per year.
Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility, including the physical ability to implement The Baby Fold’s approved physical crisis intervention procedures.
Must pass necessary background checks.
Education Required High School or better