Summer Congregate Residential Counselor - Camp Wediko

About the role

Camp Wediko is seeking experienced professionals to join our team for the Summer 2026 session. The program runs from June 25th to August 18th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for our youth.
• Provide direct care and supervision for youth assigned to cabin group.
• Participate in daily group therapy led by Cabin Group Supervisor.
• Participate in individual therapeutic and behavioral interventions to support youth treatment goals.
• Provide consistent structures and routines to support a predictable environment and program schedule.
• Consistently model respectful communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Engage in recreational activities alongside our youth and provide coaching and scaffolding for youth when needed.
• Utilize approved behavior management techniques including use of de-escalation strategies.
• Seek and/or utilize feedback provided by Clinical Group Supervisors for professional development.
• Utilize agency policies when responding to emergencies including reporting safety concerns to Lead Staff, Clinical Supervisors, or Program Coordinators.
• Complete necessary documentation including critical incident reports and written progress monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
• Adaptable in an ever-changing work environment.

Abilities Required

• The ability to walk the rugged terrain of our outdoor campus.
• An active wooded setting.
• Work in hot and humid temperatures and rain.
• Bend, hold, and lift as indicated by behavioral management techniques.
• Transportation to one of the pick-up and drop-off locations at the beginning and end of summer (Manchester airport, Boston Logan airport, or direct transport to and from campus).

Benefits

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believe these values enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. We are committed to helping vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.