Full description

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Summary

The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend supervision of children adopted through foster care, established by The Baby Fold’s Post-Adoption Services department. This 3rd shift role requires the Camp Counselor to work overnight between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, one to two times per month, year-round.

WORK SCHEDULE: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, 8-16 weekends per year

PAY: $18.20/hour, for overnight shift - part time, hourly/non-exempt

LOCATION: East Bay Camp, Hudson, IL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervision of Children: Models and maintains high health and safety standards; communicates and models appropriate behavior, language and hygiene; structures and intervenes in individual and group dynamics to promote growth and self-esteem in children. Will be working with adopted children with behavioral and/or emotional issues.

Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.