Camper Support Specialist

Spend this summer gaining valuable experience as a Camper Support Specialist at Camp Ondessonk. Situated on 983 acres adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest, Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic Youth Camp serving children ages 8-16. As a Camper Support Specialist, you will spend the summer working and learning daily with the campers to ensure those who would benefit from an individualized care plan are receiving the Ondessonk experience.

This position is hands on and perfect for counseling and psychology students.

• Job Title: Camper Support Specialist
• Classification: Specialty Leadership
• Supervisor: Camper Coordinator
• Position
  
  Purpose:
  
  Provide targeted assistance for campers.

• Implement individual camper plans for campers who have requested additional resources, and to communicate and coordinate those plans with relevant staff
• Check on aforementioned campers multiple times throughout their stay to ensure needs are being met
• Work with the Camper Coordinator to support Unit Leaders and Unit Staff who have requested additional assistance serving their campers
• Assist with parent communication throughout the summer
• Help maintain ACA standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Knowledge and experience working with a variety of camper situations
• Possess a clean driving record
• Be flexible, innovative, and a good communicator