Camp Gifford Counselor

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate and college student preferred
• Counseling experience and be able to develop creative program ideas
• Self-motivation, good communication and people skills are also necessary
• Experience working with children preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Pass a background check
• Command the respect of children under your supervision
• Possess good leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child/personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving and crisis intervention.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Copier and other related office equipment use helpful

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness and order of your person and living quarters
• Participate in Camp clean up as needed; end of each camp session and Summer season
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings
• Participate in all camp programs as required
• Follow standards for program, safety, and health concerns
• Other duties as assigned
• Live in an assigned cabin with approximately ten children
• Provide leadership/supervision for each camp session
• Ensure that campers maintain a high standard of personal and living quarters cleanliness
• Participate in worship services, evening programs, campfires, carnivals, hikes, cookouts, and other program activities
• Provide leadership and guidance to campers on participation in the total camp program
• Provide close supervision of camper health and safety at all times
• Communication with all support staff (Program Director, Camp Nurse, etc.) is essential.
• Maintain a quiet and organized table during mealtimes
• Encourage communication and reinforce good eating habits and proper nutrition
• Promote the best possible camping program for the children
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and living; serve as role model for campers
• To participate actively in the Camp Gifford Orientation
  • Plan and follow through with daily group devotions with campers
  • Encourage the campers to actively participate in spiritually oriented activities.
  • Promote a joyous and comfortable Christian experience as through personal witness
• Encourage, not pressure the campers to find a personal relationship with Christ
• Be sensitive to expected differences in religious and social upbringing
  • Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Operate telephone
• Operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
• Access and produce information from a computer
• Understand written information

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army’s religious purposes.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.