Special Needs Camp Counselor Jobs USA

General Info

Camp Counselors needed to work at camps for people with special needs. No previous experience necessary, as all camps for people with special needs will provide a 1-2 week training session prior to the arrival of the campers.
Summer camps for people with special needs provide a haven for campers and their families to take a break from their daily routine. As a special needs counselor, your role will have a hugely positive impact on the lives of campers and their families.

We are looking for people, who are willing to work hard at providing a comforting, fun and supportive environment for their campers and who can smile even in the most challenging of situations. In addition to the experience your you will gain, there is also an opportunity to gain a special needs certification through the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Community Integration’s College of Direct Support.

Benefits:

For summer 2012, the fees are currently from £349 and this includes return transatlantic flights, meals & accommodation, medical insurance, our support and much more

At camp, you will receive pocket money of around $600-$1200 depending on age, skills and qualifications.

Requirements:

* You must be at least 18 years old on the 1st June in the year you wish to go to camp
* Available to travel from early/mid June through to mid/late August
* Speak fluent English
* Have you a passport that is valid until the end of the year in which you wish to travel
* Be fit and healthy
* Have no criminal convictions