Camp Korey is more than a camp. It's a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90+ diagnoses can take a true break from being patients and rediscover the joy of being a kid.
Our team of year-round and seasonal staff work together to make these joys and impacts a reality. We value the background, skills, and lived experiences of our team in bringing diverse representation to our organization. Every day, we make a difference in families' lives.
Are you ready to join as a Seasonal Family Pal Lead? In this role, you'll be responsible for supervising the Family Pals, serving as the first line of behavioral support for campers who present with challenging behaviors, and being a member of the leadership team for all on-camp programming. The Camp Korey experience includes much of what you would think of at camp: archery, arts & crafts, pool time, stage night, and more; all adapted to serve our campers.
What you'll be doing (with training and a team): Overseeing a team that directly supports family pods and ensuring them a happy, safe, empowering, and growth-producing experience. Monitoring campers' medical and psychosocial needs, reporting concerns immediately. Planning and designing activities that are strengths-based and focused on ages, stages, and abilities. Activities should seek to increase connection, autonomy, resilience, and a positive self-image for each camper who participates. Providing behavior support to caregivers/parents. This includes regular and positive feedback, celebration and acknowledgment of achievements, family dynamics, and awareness of campers' fears and concerns. When needed, in support of campers and families, provide personal care to campers who require assistance with the acts of daily living. What you'll need to bring (necessary requirements): Commit to the entire length of the contract term: JUNE 15 - AUGUST 2, 2025 Professional camp experience; even better if it was at a SeriousFun or other specialized camp! Joy in being silly! You'll be participating in cheers, dances, songs, and other general kid fun! Professional experience or education in behavior support. Ability to go with the flow in schedule, people, and program changes. Willingness to be uncomfortable, have hard moments, and be open to changing. Ability to learn and use necessary computer software (equivalent of social media). A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth. Physical ability to sustain 10+ hour days of activities, functional ability to clean and participate in activities. Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations necessary to meet Camp Korey requirements: Immunization history with current vaccines and boosters including COVID. Must obtain CPR/AED certification within the first week of employment. Acceptable background check clearance. We'd love it if you already had (preferred requirements): 21+ years of age. Training such as 600-hour child life internship or WA State License to practice as Certified Behavioral Technician or equivalent experience. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification. Teaching experience. Life or professional experience with children ages 4-17. Life or professional experience with individuals with terminal or life-altering medical conditions. Communication capability in multiple languages. CPR/AED Certification. What you can expect from us: A positive team environment! Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion. Training, support, and healthy boundaries.
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