Counselors Needed

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in partnership with JCYS North Shore Day Camp is recruiting recreational and educational counselors for summer 2008. Camp STAR is Chicagoland’s only evidence-based, therapeutic program designed to help children learn to manage behavioral, emotional, social, and learning issues.

Camp STAR is a 7-week therapeutic day recommendation camp for children ages 6-12. Children will be in groups of 12-15 with 6 counselors per group. While leading children through team sports, skills drills, swimming, Academic Learning Center, computer games, and arts and crafts each day, counselors are constantly monitoring behaviors through a point system and positive reinforcement.

Camp STAR gives undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to:

• Earn graduate school and work recommendations

• Receive extensive training in behavior modification & social skills training

• Gain clinical experience with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning issues, and the social challenges associated with high-functioning Autism/Asperger’s syndrome

• Participate in supervision with clinical psychologists

• Earn money during the summer

We are seeking applicants with:

• A strong academic background particularly in psychology or education

• Experience and interest in working with children

• Sports knowledge (basketball, softball, soccer) & the ability to demonstrate skills

• Outgoing, positive attitude and enthusiasm

The camp runs from June 16th-August 1st at Wayne Thomas School, Highland Park, IL. Counselors are required to attend a week-long training starting June 9th. Counselors will typically work from 7:30-5:30 on weekdays and may be needed to supervise children once a week from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Counselors will receive a stipend for their participation.

Contact Allison Zoromski at azoromski@psych.uic.edu