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March 18, 2008
Employment Opportunities CBVI Summer Program @ Marcella in Rockaway, NJ
State of New Jersey - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Staffing Opportunities
Employment dates: June 16th to August 9th, 2008.
- They are looking for individuals who are creative, energetic, hard working and are willing to devote 8 weeks of their summer to making a positive impact on our campers;
- Must be 19 years of age by June 22, 2008 and/or have completed a year of college;
- A wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking a teaching degree or anyone who would like to work with children in the future. No experience necessary. Staff lives at Camp with days off between sessions; and
- Salary is competitive compared to many residential summer camps and we will provide training to enable you to work with our campers.
About the program:
- This is a private residential camp program in operation since 1948 and is located in Rockaway, NJ;
- General Camper population is between 5 - 16 years of age. Campers with multiple disabilities from ages 5 - 21.
- Daily Camp Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Boating, Music, Life skills, Nature, Sports and Evening activities. We also have many special events and theme days
- They start with a week of paid training before campers arrive.
Want more information?
Contact:
Sarah Wolff,
Director of the CBVI Summer Program @ Marcella,
by e-mail or phone at 973-693-5027.
F.A.Q.'s
How does time off work?
- Our staff lives on camp property. You will have on camp off duty time and off camp off duty time. On "turn over" weekends staff is required to leave camp on a Friday at 6:00 p.m. returning by Sunday morning 11:00 a.m. During our training week, we do have breaks, however there is no time off camp.
What jobs are available?
- Counseling staff lives with and are responsible for the campers assigned to their cabin. Activity staff will participate with campers as they visit the activity areas each day and facilitate most activities and events. Support staff are positions in kitchen, laundry, and cleaning.
What is average day like at camp?
- Camp day begins with a 7:15 a.m. wake-up and ends about 9:30 p.m. Activity days may end earlier for our younger campers. While "on camp" you are responsible for camper safety whether on duty or off duty. The nature of the job is that we are ALL responsible and there for the campers 24/7.
- "Camp-life" is unique. It is a very rewarding job, but also a very demanding one. Your work schedule will depend upon your job, and we feel the level of work required for any position is similar throughout camp, although duties may be different, all the staff works together to achieve the same goal of each camper having a positive learning experience.
Is transportation available?
- We have two buses that transport campers and some staff as chaperones (19 and older) from pick up points to camp and from camp to the pick up points. The staff riding the bus has specific duties and is responsible for the campers at all times until they are under the care of their parent/ guardian. Space on busses for extra staff is not guaranteed. Non-driving staff has the option to take taxis or ride with other staff. The camp does receive taxi service, but the cost is paid by the individual. There are local hotels for turn-over weekends if needed.
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