Salary: $15,080.00 - $33,640.00 Annually
Location : Sumter County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
Job Number: 158733
Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA20
Position Number:: TBA/158733
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This is a residential position. Workdays vary according to camp schedule.
Pay Band: Band 1
Hiring Range - Min.: $665.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $730.00
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:

• Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
• Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
• Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks.
• Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.

This position is responsible for the operation and supervision of the camp's aquatic program. This includes and not limited to:

• Check pool and boating equipment daily for safety and report any repair needs.
• Serve as a lifeguard during all aquatic activities such as camp instructional swim, camp free swim, and boating.
• Test and classify the swimming abilities of campers and staff, while assisting with swim instructions.
• Assist in daily cleaning of boat house, pool house, and pool.
• Assist with assigned cabin group for the session, when not involved in aquatic activities.

Other responsibilities...

• Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training.
• Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
• Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
• Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
• Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letters to be sent to camper's parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper's charts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Requirements to qualify for this position are:

• Possess current Lifeguard Training Certification, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers, and standard First Aid Certification
• Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, desire to work with children in an outdoor setting, and embody the camp's core values: Committing to a Culture of Safety, Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence and Advancing Equity.
• Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency.
• Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds
Additional Comments

Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session and provide 24-hour supervision and care of campers. Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you willing and able to commit to live and work at Camp Burnt Gin for the entire employment period with scheduled days off?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have current certification in lifeguard training, American Red Cross CPR for professional rescuers, and standard First Aid?

• Yes
• No

03

Rate your swimming ability from 1-5 (1 being no swimming ability to 5 being excellent swimming ability).

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

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Why do you want to work at Camp Burnt Gin?
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Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 5, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.
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Do you have experience working with people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 7, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.
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Describe any qualifications you may possess that you believe makes you a good candidate for this position. This includes trainings, education and/or certification courses, other job experiences, etc. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• Job Fair
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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