Joining the Health & Wellness team is an engaging, fun, and meaningful way to help Camp Kesem be “the best week of the year!”

Interpreters should be passionate about ensuring the well-being and support of campers who need additional language assistance.

Requirements:

• Must be fluent in English and language for which support is needed (i.e., American Sign Language, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.), with experience interpreting between English and said language. 
• Must be comfortable and able to interact with children and young adults in a camp setting. 
• Must complete required training
• Must pass a background check
• Must be available for the entirety of camp and remain on camp grounds the length of the session

Responsibilities:

• Translate and interpret spoken language 
• Interpreters will build relationships with camper or staff member and the rest of the participants at camp
• Interpreters will attend all scheduled camp activities with camper or staff member while providing an accurate and succinct reproduction in the specified language

Support Aides should be passionate about ensuring the well-being and support of campers who need additional help to attend camp and participate in camp activities.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have experience working with people with disabilities
• Must complete required training
• Must pass a background check
• Must be available for the entirety of camp and remain on camp grounds the length of the session

Support Aide Responsibilities:

• Assist in program accommodations and planning
• Guide camper(s) in participation in activities
• Supervise camper and activities
• Provide support and coaching to counselors
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to campers
• Be familiar with the special needs, medical conditions, dietary concerns, and/or behavior needs of campers and act according to directions provided by Admin Team
• Be a positive role model to campers and be available at all times
• Support positive peer relationships

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