Youth Winter Camp 2027

forest homeForest Falls, CA

9 days ago

Occupations

Residential Advisors Religious Workers, All Other Counselors, All Other

Industries

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)Religious Organizations Civic and Social Organizations

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About the role

Winter Residential Counselor To provide spiritual leadership, care, and guidance to campers in various camp centers. This is a position used for various roles around camp including program, recreation, retail, guest dining, and operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each camper in his / her care, especially during sleep periods
Sets a personal example worth of campers' emulation
Participates in all camp activities, assisting program staff by maintaining control of assigned campers and provide assistance as needed
Depending on which camp assigned to, leads daily small group Bible studies with campers in cabin
Commits to be concerned about the spiritual life of each camper and to pray for each camper each day
Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
Maintains relationships with campers throughout the week by spending appropriate focused time with each camper
Establishes friendly but firm methods of discipline
Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in other capacities (recreation, food service, etc.)Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and program elements
Assists in non-program areas when not needed as a counselor
Performs other duties as assigned
Education and/or experience required:
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to provide service with integrity
Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone
Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities
Agree with and sign the Statement of FaithAssume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
A self-starter.
Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures
Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work
Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions
Regular, timely attendance
Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, which requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 30 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

Work environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times. Forest Home core values:

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)
Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful nature
Love (I Corinthians 13)
Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
Be respectful to others
Demonstrate compassion
Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)
Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
Seek to put others' needs above your own
Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
Actively look for ways to serve
Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)
Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
Do the right thing, even when others are not present
Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
Be truthful and transparent with others
Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)
Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
Request and receive training
Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
Commit to exceeding guest expectations
Refuse mediocrity
Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)
Seek first to understand before being understood
Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
Play and appreciate "campy" fun
Faithfully pray for one another
Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Dream BigProactively seek solutions
Think outside the box
Dream, plan and execute new ideas
Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Forest Falls, CA

Occupation

Residential Advisors

Industry

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)

Posted

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