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Summer 2024 - Camp Burnt Gin - Cabin Counselor - 158729

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This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:

  • Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
  • Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
  • Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks. 
  • Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.  

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training. 
  • Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
  • Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
  • Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs. 
  • Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts.

Requirements

Requirements to qualify for this position are:

  • Being at least high school graduate and/or 18 years of age. 
  • Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, desire to work with children in an outdoor setting, and embody the camp's core values: Committing to a Culture of Safety, Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence and Advancing Equity.
  • Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency. 
  • Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries. 
  • Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds.

Qualifications

Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session and provide 24-hour supervision and care of campers.  Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule. 

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.  
Date Posted
04/09/2024
Job Reference
158729
Organization
DHEC-PH Central Office
Location
Sumter County, SC
Category
Nursing
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