FALL, 2014 SEASONAL
STAFF & YEAR-ROUND STAFF NEEDED
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. Campers with mental and physical disabilities, head injuries, hearing or visual impairments, autism and other special needs are served.
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. Campers with mental and physical disabilities, head injuries, hearing or visual impairments, autism and other special needs are served.
Working
with adults with disabilities is often a very real challenge. Campers may need
help with personal care including feeding, dressing, and toileting. Some
campers exhibit behavior problems. Patience, energy, good judgment and enthusiasm
are important attributes for a position at Camp Courageous. The hours are long.
An unselfish attitude and an emphasis on teamwork are needed. Staff members are
expected to put the campers’ needs before their own. If you possess these
skills, consider applying for a position.
Volunteer positions, internships, and paid positions are available. Volunteers and interns receive an optional stipend of $25.00 each week plus room and board, and a restricted medical plan.
Volunteer positions, internships, and paid positions are available. Volunteers and interns receive an optional stipend of $25.00 each week plus room and board, and a restricted medical plan.
Paid
counselors and activity specialists receive the best employment package around.
Seasonal staff earn $400/week while year-round staff earn $525-575/week. Room
and board are provided which includes a new air-conditioned staff dormitory
affording separate living quarters from the campers. Staff share cabin duty on
a rotating basis. Other benefits include a restricted medical plan for seasonal
staff and health insurance for year-round staff.
International applications need to have a current J-1 visa through the end of October.
Year-round positions begin the first day of the fall season and require at least a one-year commitment. Candidates for year-round positions must have previous experience with individuals with disabilities. Seasonal positions are for one or more season. Feel free to apply on line by accessing our website at www.campcourageous.org.
ALL CAMPERS IN THE FALL ARE ADULTSInternational applications need to have a current J-1 visa through the end of October.
Year-round positions begin the first day of the fall season and require at least a one-year commitment. Candidates for year-round positions must have previous experience with individuals with disabilities. Seasonal positions are for one or more season. Feel free to apply on line by accessing our website at www.campcourageous.org.
Dates: August 20 to November 21, 2014. This includes staff training. Weekly sessions are from Monday through Friday.
