Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Camp Counselor’s
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $12.53 to $18.51 Hourly
Street Address Broome DDSOO, Hudson Valley DDSOO and Capital District DDSOO
249 Glenwood Rd., PO Box 470 and 500 Balltown Rd.
Minimum Qualifications Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselors must be 18 years of age and eligible to work in New York State. Preference is given to individuals with education or experience in therapeutic recreation or camp programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Counselors serving as lifeguards must have American Red Cross lifeguard certification, first aid, and CPR. All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check
Duties Description Developmental Disabilities Camp Counselors assist in the provision of appropriate recreational and leisure activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The programs allow individuals to have summer fun in a natural setting. Counselors with appropriate lifeguard certification, may serve as lifeguards during water activities. The positions are temporary in nature and counselors may be assigned to day or overnight programs. Camp Wilton is a live-in position and includes room and board.
Additional Comments Pay is based on education & experience.
Candidates interested in the Broome DDSO, Camp Evans (Day Camp):
Broome DDSOO (17 Positions)
Camp Evans (Day Camp)
Chenango Valley State Park
153 State Park Road
Chenango Forks, NY 13746
For Broome, Camp Evans (Day Camp) please submit cover letter and résumé by 5/6/15 to the following:
Broome DDSOO
249 Glenwood Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Attn: Personnel
Fax: 607-770-0528
PH: 607-770-0241
Candidates interested in the Hudson Valley DDSOO, Camp Kanawauke (Day Camp):
Hudson Valley DDSOO (38 Positions)
Camp Kanawauke (Day Camp)
540 (K-3) Seven Lakes Drive
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
For Camp Kanawauke (Day Camp) please submit cover letter and résumé by 5/6/15 to the following:
Hudson Valley DDSOO
PO Box 470
Thiells, NY 10984
Attn: Personnel
Email: HV.Internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 845-947-6475
PH: 845-947-6000
Candidates interested in the Capital District DDSOO, Camp Wilton (Overnight Camp):
Capital District DDSOO (50 Positions)
Camp Wilton (Overnight Camp)
75 Northern Pines Rd
Wilton, NY 12831
For Camp Wilton (Overnight Camp) please submit cover letter and résumé by 5/6/15 to the following:
Capital District DDSOO
500 Balltown Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12304
Attn: Personnel
Email: ODH.Personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
PH: 518-388-0897
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 607-770-0241, 845-947-6000 and 518-388-0897
Fax 607-770-0528, 845-947-6000
Email Address ODH.Personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Broome DDSOO, Hudson Valley DDSOO and Capital District DDSOO
249 Glenwood Rd., PO Box 470 and 500 Balltown Rd.
City Binghamton, Thiells and Schenectady
Notes on ApplyingSummer Positions ONLY. Please see the additional comments for instructions on applying to the 3 different positions.