SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND STAFF NEEDED FOR 2008
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite
care facility for individuals with disabilities. Campers with mental
and physical disabilities, brain injuries, hearing or visual impair
ments, autism, ADD and other special needs are served.
Working with children and adults with special needs is often a very real challenge. Campers may need help with personal care including feeding, dressing, and personal care. Some campers exhibit behavior problems. Patience, energy, good judgment and enthusiasm are important qualifications for a position at Camp Courageous. The hours are long. An unselfish attitude and an emphasis on teamwork are needed. Staff are expected to put the campers' needs before their own. If you possess the necessary attributes, I invite you to apply for a position at Camp Courageous.
Volunteer positions, internships, and paid positions are available. Volunteers and interns can receive an optional stipend of $25.00/week plus room and board, and a restricted medical plan.
Paid counselors and activity specialists receive the best employment package around. Seasonal staff earn $315/week while year-round staff earn $410-440-/week. Room and board are provided which include air-conditioned staff dormitories affording the staff 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 and one week of paid vacation for year-round staff. Camp provides a bonus for returning seasonal summer staff and a monetary incentive for recruiting additional staff.
Candidates for year-round positions must have experience with individuals with disabilities. Seasonal positions are for one or more season.
Candidates for year-round positions must have experience with individuals with disabilities.
Seasonal positions are for one or more season.
