Respite Camp Counselor
The Baby Fold·Normal, Illinois
The Baby Fold·Normal, Illinois
The Respite Camp Counselor provides 24-hour supervision, health, and safety care for children in a respite program. Responsibilities include applying trauma-informed principles, maintaining client reports, and representing the agency to the community.
Description The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
The Respite Camp Counselor is a part-time position. The Counselor is responsible for providing 24-hour supervision of children in respite care established by The Baby Fold’s Respite Program. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.
The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.
1. Must be 21 years of age or older. 2. One year experience working with children. 3. Willing and available to work evenings and weekends. 4. Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma-informed approaches to working with children preferred. 5. Good emotional and physical health. 6. Physical ability to maintain the safety and well-being of children for whom there is responsibility. 7. Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents/guardians, and necessary collateral contacts. 8. Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. and a diverse workforce. 9. Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including the ability to drive to and from camp as needed, a valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance. 10. Must pass necessary background checks. 11. Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.
Market context
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