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Easterseals Nebraska is a trusted organization with a longstanding reputation of excellence. Our mission is to foster a healthy, thriving community where everyone — no matter their age or ability — has access to expert and compassionate staff and care.
We stand alongside the community we love and serve, and we accept responsibility for equality in our words and our actions. Among other efforts, we have signed the Greater Omaha Chamber’s “Commit to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity” (CODE). This is one of many steps on our never-ending path to a greater, more inclusive culture.
We stand alongside the community we love and serve, and we accept responsibility for equality in our words and our actions. Among other efforts, we have signed the Greater Omaha Chamber’s “Commit to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity” (CODE). This is one of many steps on our never-ending path to a greater, more inclusive culture.
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Camp Counselor - Now Hiring for 2024
$12.50/hour
(Approximately $4,400/summer if worked each day - includes overtime)
Camp Counselors are more than a fleeting summer memory. They are the HEART of Camp Easterseals Nebraska! They are a self-less, enthusiastic, compassionate, do-it-all super-hero. For real, only a person with a big heart like theirs can make the mind blowing, life changing, memory making impacts that our Camp Counselors do. It doesn't matter if you've never spent a lot of time with someone who has a disability. If you have the willing hands, the desire to serve others, and a little pep in your step, we will train and support you to provide the most epic summer of your camper's lives!
Working as a Camp Counselor will truly be a life-changing moment - that's because it is unlike any other job you have ever had! It will be the hardest job you'll ever love, but you'll fill with pride every time you and your camper learn and experience new things. You'll discover you are capable of so much more than you ever realized and make wonderful, lifelong friends.
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Position Overview
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Why Work for Us - Career Applicable Experiences
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Staff generally are pursuing careers in:
Positive Work Environment:
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Hands - On Learning:
You will finish summer feeling confident in the following
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Why Work for US - Flexible Schedule & Commitment
We are excited to provide a flexible schedule where staff can sign-up to work sessions of their choosing.
We are excited to provide a flexible schedule where staff can sign-up to work sessions of their choosing.
- Flexible, only work what you are able to.
- The amount of hours depends on the program session(s) you choose to work. The only exception to this is staff training (see below for dates).
- For 2024, we have 3 overnight camps M-Th (3 nights, 4 days) and 4 day camps M-Th for three of them and M-F for one. There may also be a 1 night zoo campout.
- Summer season is last week of May to the last week of July
- If working overnight sessions, staying the duration of the session and sleeping overnight in camper cabins is required.
- Professional and effective communication to leadership staff is required if ill or needing to change schedule commitment.
- Learn more about us here.
- Learn more about all our sessions, dates, etc. here. A specific staff schedule will be shared soon.
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Training
Prior experience is not required. If you have the desire to serve, we will teach you everything you need to know! Training is paid and includes the following components:
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Benefits
MAKE A DIFFERENCE * GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE * CREATE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS Pay: Camp Counselor base pay is $12.50/hour with overtime. For 2023, if you didn't take any days or time off, you would make approximately $4,400 for the summer. Board: Meals are provided for overnight sessions but not day camp. Training: We provide an extensive training so you feel comfortable with each and every aspect of the position: lifts, personal cares, camper behavior & camp activities. Internships: If your college/university requires you to complete an internship, we will work with you to complete the process and appropriate paperwork upon hiring date. Most often, it doesn't matter your field of study, camp has endless transferable skills! Flexibility: You choose which sessions you can work. |
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Qualities We Look For In Our Counselors
We seek wondrous and ambitious leaders that are:
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Why Work for Us? Hear it from Our Staff First Hand:
REECE
Camp Counselor Since 2021 Career Goal: Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) "Working as a Camp Counselor is a great experience for those pursuing fileds of OT, PT, SLP, Education, Nursing, etc. You gain skills such as empathy, problem solving, and patience that translates into being a great friend, future parent, and future professional. I have learned how to help campers have fun, even during a non-preferred activity. I had to learn how to adapt and personalize activities to fit my campers strengths and interests, which will help me be a better SLP one day. Camp ESN not only gives campers a full camp experience, but counselors get that same fun experiences, too. We've gotten to do zip-lining, swimming, tubing, and horseback riding! It's more fun for the campers if we are having fun too! Best of all, the staff on our team are exceptionally flexible and supportive!" |
SAM
Camp Counselor Since 2021 Career Goal: Registered Nurse "Working at Easterseals Nebraska (ESN)has made an even bigger impact in my life than words can explain. This job has taught me not only how to work as a team, but also how to have the courage to step up and be a leader for my peers. I have learned how to be creative in my problem solving skills, how to be confident in voice and knowledge, and how to provide compassionate person-centered care to others. These are just a few things that ESN has taught me that I will forever be thankful for and bring with me into my future." |
How to Apply
We are currently hiring Camp Counselors! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will occur until all positions are filled. Choose your path to employment:
Interview Now & Apply Later: Fill out an Inquiry Form here and we will contact you for an interview. If both yourself and us agree that we are a perfect match for each other, then we will send you the formal application to complete.
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Apply Now & Interview Later: Complete an application here, which requires setting up an account. We will review your application and contact you for an interview.
(If any links don't work or you are confused, just send us an email to [email protected] and we will get you squared away!)
Interview Now & Apply Later: Fill out an Inquiry Form here and we will contact you for an interview. If both yourself and us agree that we are a perfect match for each other, then we will send you the formal application to complete.
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Apply Now & Interview Later: Complete an application here, which requires setting up an account. We will review your application and contact you for an interview.
(If any links don't work or you are confused, just send us an email to [email protected] and we will get you squared away!)
Paid RN positions - Casual position 2024
Hours Needed:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting health and safety of all campers and staff through prevention, daily health care, scheduled treatments and emergency care. Typical duties may include:
- July 22 - 25 - Full Session
- An RN is needed to help all 4 days. Currently, we need 2 RN's:
- One for a Day Camp session (roughly 8am -5pm)
- One for Overnight Camp session
- Email Jami at [email protected] to discuss further details including specific hours and pay.
- An RN is needed to help all 4 days. Currently, we need 2 RN's:
- May 28 - July 28 - On Call/As Needed
- RN is needed to be on call during all days camp is in session in case our full time nurse gets sick or needs last minute time off.
- Email Jami at [email protected] to discuss dates/times you could commit to and pay.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting health and safety of all campers and staff through prevention, daily health care, scheduled treatments and emergency care. Typical duties may include:
- Review health records & become familiar with the treatments, medications, diseases/disorders, surgeries and dietary needs of each camper.
- Collect camper medication, review documented information, and complete a brief physical check upon camper arrival. Distribute medications on camper departure.
- Follow health care policies/procedures as directed and maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and ACA standards.
- Organize, maintain, inventory and request appropriate health supplies and equipment.
- Lead or assist in orientation sessions concerning health and safety precautions and procedures, health and social needs, risk management an emergency procedures.
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Additional Information:
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Medication Aide - Filled
Position Overview
The Medication Aide is responsible for administering prescribed medications, promoting health and safety within the camp community, and completing/assisting with other nursing tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse (RN) as allowed by state law. Additionally, he/she may support the counselor role, lending a hand with lifts and transfers, serving and cleaning up after meals, and interacting with campers at programming areas.
The Medication Aide is responsible for administering prescribed medications, promoting health and safety within the camp community, and completing/assisting with other nursing tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse (RN) as allowed by state law. Additionally, he/she may support the counselor role, lending a hand with lifts and transfers, serving and cleaning up after meals, and interacting with campers at programming areas.
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