Camp Deeny Riback in Flanders, NJ is seeking Camper Advocates for the 2025 summer camp season.
Camper Advocates are people who:
- Enjoy working with children and youth with varying needs.
- Are passionate about providing an inclusive camp experience to children and youth
– Want to impact our community and a child's life positively.
This is an excellent opportunity for college students and above, looking to gain experience in an inclusion program while having fun outdoor.s
Nature and Scope
With the support of the Inclusion Coordinator, the Camper Advocate will provide support to one assigned camper within a group setting. The main function of this role is providing support to a camper with varying needs throughout the camp day to ensure they have a successful camp experience.
Work Schedule
- Seasonal; Monday-Friday, June 23, 2024 - August 15, 2025 8:30 am – 4:00 pm,
No camp on July 4th
- Attends regular staff meetings and fully participates in all pre-camp trainings.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to one camper with additional needs.
- Work with the Inclusion Coordinator to develop strategies to manage behavioral incidents and implement behavioral redirection techniques when needed.
- Work with other counselors in the assigned group to ensure a smooth transition and interactions.
Requirements
- Minimum: High school diploma or equivalency
- Experience working in a summer camp is a plus
- Experience with behavior management and working with children and youth with varying needs (desired)
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and conflict resolution skills
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills
All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Agency Information:
JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 143 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs. Here at the J, we take every precaution to keep our community safe and healthy, as well as warm, inclusive, and welcoming.