Lead camp staff in supporting children and teens ages 5-18 with high functioning autism as they learn new skills and make new friends throughout a 6-week summer day camp. Participants have fun as they learn to cope with challenges, manage emotions and build social and communicational skills.

As a Lead Camp Counselor you will plan and develop daily/weekly lesson plans, activities and field trips that align with the curriculum and provide for comprehensive experiences designed to foster the total growth and development of each child.

Camp runs from June 13th - July 25th at Barber National Institute and requires camp staff to be available all six weeks, Monday-Friday 8a.m. – 5p.m.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Experience working with children
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6, 200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.