Camp Counselor - Camp Happiness

Location:

28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092, USA.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose-driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

Camp Happiness of Catholic Charities is seeking energetic and compassionate Camp Counselors to spend a fun-filled summer with exceptional children, with disabilities. Our Counselors offer support to campers while providing an exciting and safe environment for personal growth and learning. Camp Happiness staff will be needed from May 24 – July 25, 2026, typical hours 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday.

Camp Happiness is a six-week summer program providing social, recreational and educational services to children and young adults of all abilities, including those with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

$15.00

• Supervise assigned campers with a ratio according to need
• Plan and implement a variety of fun activities with designated themes
• Plan and supervise community outings
• Swim (recreational) with campers
• Assist with basic daily living activities
• Work with the campers’ behavior, social and educational goals

High School or better.

Some college or better in Special Education or related field.

At least 16 weeks of experience working with persons with cognitive disabilities a plus.

• Life Guard
• CPR-Infant and Child
• First Aid

• Leader – Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative – Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Motivation:
  Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Motivation:
  Self-Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help
• Motivation:
  Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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