Respite Camp Counselor

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 of Working as a Respite Camp Counselor:

The Respite Camp Counselor is a part-time position. The Counselor is responsible for providing 24-hour supervision of children in respite care established by The Baby Fold’s Respite Program. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.

1. 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. Is responsible for

supervision, health and safety of the children and dealing with any personal or emotional

care that a child may need.

2. Record Keeping: Completes required camp paperwork such as individual client reports as needed. 

3. Community Relations: Represents the agency in a positive light to active and potential participant families, camp facility representatives, referral and funding sources, and the general public.

4. Professional Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with other team members; communicates any concerns to on-site supervisor; Obtains, attends and applies relevant training within the timelines required and assumes other duties as assigned.

LOCATION: 614 Oglesby

WORK HOURS: Part time position, flexible scheduling.

PAY RATE: Hourly, non-exempt beginning at $16.85.  

INCLUSION STATEMENT: 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.

1. Must be 21 years of age or older.

2. One year experience working with children.

3. Willing and available to work evenings and weekends.

4. Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma-informed approaches to working with children preferred.

5. Good emotional and physical health.

6. Physical ability to maintain the safety and well-being of children for whom there is responsibility.

7.  Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents/guardians, and necessary collateral contacts.

8. Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. and a diverse workforce.

9. Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including the ability to drive to and from camp as needed, a valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.

10. Must pass necessary background checks.

11. Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.