Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor

# 2026 Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor Jewish Silicon Valley - Los Gatos, CA 95032## Description
** Position:
** Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor  
** Department:
** Youth & Camp
** Classification:
** Seasonal, non-benefitted, At-Will, June 2026 - Aug. 2026
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* Reports to:

** Reports to the Youth & Camp Director                                   
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* Summary:

** Under the direction of Youth & Camp Director and the Inclusion Specialist, the Inclusion Camp Counselor will be responsible for the safety and supervision of their 1:1 participant. Inclusion Camp Counselors will assist in making sure their participant is included and will serve as a counselor for the rest of the cabin.  Assisting participants in a 1:1 capacity who may have differing abilities, neurodivergent or other Time commitment for this position is 8:30am-5:00pm Monday Through Friday during the months of June-August.

Must be able to commit to a majority of the 9 weeks, June 1st - July 31st, 2026, with the option to remain on through August 14thth, based on participant registration and need.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Must have the knowledge of campers’ whereabouts at all times.
* Actively facilitate camper development in outdoor recreation activities, social skill development, values, multi-cultural and environmental awareness.
* Maintain a positive attitude and conduct with the staff team as a positive adult role model.
* Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers of all ages, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior management techniques, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, good sportsmanship, and self-control.
* Creatively adapt and individualize activities to the specific needs of 1:1 buddy
* Understand and implement the behavior/care plan specific to include but not limited to ability, behaviors, restroom, pool and physical and/or cognitive aides.
* Assist the general camp counselors and campers to adapt materials and activities to be inclusive as often as needed.
* Adhere to and enforce Camp policies and procedures and operate day camp activities in a safe manner at all times.
* Communicate with parents via send home communication log.
* Attendance at staff meetings and pre-camp training. (mandatory)
* Be prompt to all work assignments and adhere to the day camp daily schedule and operating calendar.
* Enforces and adheres to camp procedures and policies.
* Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
* Adheres to the daily day camp operating schedule.
* Facilitates camper development.
* Performs all other duties as assigned by Camp Leadership.
Ability to work traditional business hours as well as non-traditional hours as business

Effect on End Result:
The effectiveness of this position will be measured by:
* Purposeful and coordinated programs that advance Camp and JSV strategic goals, good public relations, sound financial position and good records systems.
* A positive working environment that allows for creative thinking, positive attitudes, teamwork and self-development.
* Permeation of
* Tiferet* (contributing to the greater good) throughout all JSV programs, services and interactions. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive.## Qualifications
** Qualification Requirements
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high-quality level.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

** Education and/or experience:
*** Minimum of 18 years of age
* Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
* ECE units or Recreation units desired.
** Specific Certification Requirements:
*** Current American Red Cross CPR for Child and Adult or willingness to obtain.
* Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
* Completion and clearance of background fingerprint assessment via JSV specific Livescan location.
Employees at JSV may have availability to attend in-house Certification…