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Summer Camp 2021 Positions Available

Camp New Hope is a summer camp for individuals with disabilities ages "8 to 80" (8+ years). Traditionally, Camp runs from June 7th - July 31st. Summer of 2021 will be different than year's past. At this time, we are unsure whether overnight stays will be permitted.

All employees will be required to comply with all state regulations for preventing the spread of Covid-19, including mask, social distancing, and cleaning policies. Employees MUST complete some mandatory trainings, including: All Staff Training, Leadership Training, Kitchen Staff Training, CPR/Food Handler's Training 

Day, Night, C.I.T. and Substitute Counselors

Day Counselors' hours are 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Night Counselors' hours are 5 pm-9 am, Sunday-Friday. Substitute Counselors' hours could be either day or night shift. Counselors may do additional hours on the opposite shift as needed.  C.I.T. hours are 9 am-5 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Our awesome counselors will: 

• Assist in leading individuals within a small group in daily aspects of camp life, programs, and activities.
• Enthusiastically participate in camp activities and encourage camper participation in camp activities.
• Follow the direction of the supervisor and leadership staff and work effectively as a team member with other staff.
• Properly, adequately, and continuously monitor campers under your supervision, and take responsibility for assisting with their comfort and ensuring their safety. Follow all safety, emergency, and health regulations.
• Know each camper and the supports they need by reviewing their camp application and caregiver’s instructions. This includes eating, toileting schedule, bathing, etc.
• Care or assist in care for the needs of the camper including toileting, changing, bathing, and feeding.
• Sleep in cabins with campers and assist in any overnight needs of the campers. (Night Counselors Only)
• Follow all camp policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Ability to assist or lead a group of campers as a unit.
• Maturity and adaptability in all situations.
• Ability to work under Leadership staff in a cooperative efficient manner.
• Ability to handle camper behaviors.

The following experience is helpful:

• Working with people who have special needs/developmental disabilities, camping, recreation.
• Trained or willing to train in CPR/ First Aid Certification and Food Handler's License.
• CNA licensed or experience doing CNA work.

Lifeguards 

Lifeguard hours may vary for summer 2021, but traditionally are 9 am-4 pm Monday through Thursday and Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm. Lifeguards may do additional hours as a sub counselor as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Guarding the pool, lakefront area, or on the boat.
• Assist in the mobility of campers into the pool, boat, or dock area. Including the ability to lift individuals into the chairlift, or assist downstairs into the pool. Assist with programs and activities as assigned.
• Enthusiastically participate in camp activities and encourage camper participation in camp activities.
• Follow the direction of the supervisor and leadership staff and work effectively as a team member with other staff.
• Properly, adequately, and continuously monitor campers under your supervision, and take responsibility for assisting with their comfort and ensuring their safety. Follow all safety, emergency, and health regulations.
• Know each camper and the supports they need in the water areas of camp by reviewing their camp application and caregiver’s instructions.
• Care or assist in care for the needs of the camper while in activity area (sunscreen on, hydration, shade as needed)
• Follow all camp policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• MUST have Lifeguard Certification
• MUST have CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Ability to assist with mobility of campers in pool/lakefront areas
• Maturity and adaptability in all situations.
• Ability to lead others and take charge in an emergency situation.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the acting Manager in a cooperative efficient manner.
• Ability to handle camper behaviors.

The following experience is helpful:

• Working with people who have special needs/developmental disabilities, camping, recreation.

Cooks

Each summer we welcome two cooks to fill our camper's bellies with great food! Morning shift hours are 6 am-1 pm Monday through Friday. Evening shift hours are 3-7 pm on Sunday and 1-7 pm Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains a clean and safe kitchen. Ensures kitchen equipment is in working order and the food prep area is safe and sanitary.
• Follows all health standards and regulations, established by the Dept of Health and by the camp policy.
• Assists in the serving of meals, tracking food inventory.
• Complies with safety precautions given by their supervisor and with the camp policies
• Quickly reports needed repairs and safety and sanitation problems to their supervisor.
• Is continuously aware of the health and welfare of campers with regard to food. Prepares food according to special diets and food restrictions for all meals.
• They do not supervise campers. May assist campers while they are in the cafeteria line and in the presence of camp counselors.

Qualifications

• Must hold an IL food Sanitation License (Evening Cook) or an IL Food Handler's License (Morning/Assistant Cook)
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for up to 125 people with assistance.
• A thorough understanding of the health and safety standards that apply to food preparation, including Public Health requirements, camp policies, and risk management plans.
• Understanding of special dietary needs including those for diabetics, pureed diets, mechanical soft, etc.
• Previous experience cooking for large groups. Ability to cook on own as necessary, typically with assistance.