Gain Psych and Special Ed-Related Experience at Camp Ramapo! Job at Ramapo For Children, Rhinebeck, NY

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  • Ramapo For Children
  • Rhinebeck, NY

Job Description

Based on our 250-acre campus in Rhinebeck, New York, Camp Ramapo is Ramapo for Children’s residential summer camp that serves young people with a diverse set of needs and abilities. Some of our campers are on the Autism Spectrum, while others require greater support due to trauma, mental health challenges, or other disabilities. Each summer, we hire students and new professionals from around the world to work as counselors, mentors, instructors and caregivers for our residential campers.

As a Ramapo staff member, you will develop the skills you need to succeed with a broad range of young people. You will learn to understand behavior as communication. You will learn how to create environments that celebrate strengths and enable all young people to feel a sense of belonging. You will work hard every day you are here, and learn more than you ever thought possible. 

A summer at Ramapo acts as an internship experience for many of our staff. We are happy to work with our staff to fulfill the internship requirements of their college program, including hours and supervision.

Duration: 

6/15/24-8/17/24 or 7/21/24-8/24/24

Compensation: 

$2,400 (plus a travel stipend, college/internship credits, housing, and meals)

Requirements

Many counselors are students and emerging professionals in the fields of Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and related fields, but no previous experience in this type of work is necessary. We do ask you to exemplify the following: patience, commitment, a readiness to learn, and a willingness to be of service to others.

Why work here

As a Camp Ramapo counselor, you’ll benefit from:

  • Intensive, evidence-informed training and coaching in creating inclusive environments, adapting to individual needs, de-escalating behavior, and facilitating restorative practices 
  • Hands-on experience working with young people with a wide range of needs and abilities 
  • Access to a professional network, including year-round staff members, board members, and staff alumni with careers in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and related fields
  • Housing and meals on our 250-acre campus in the beautiful Hudson Valley, plus a stipend and travel bonus
  • On-site, nationally-accredited college course, Fieldwork in Special Education; up to 6 credits may be earned up to the discretion of your program
  • Internship, fieldwork, and/or community service hour

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Seasonal work,

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