Private Housing Provided
Camp Courageous is seeking a Respite Director to lead and grow our established weekend respite program serving children and adults with disabilities.
This year-round leadership position oversees 23 weekend respite sessions annually, serving approximately 20-30 campers per weekend. The Respite Director is responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining respite staff and volunteers while supporting individuals with disabilities and their families through quality respite services.
The Respite Director reports to the Program Director and serves as a member of the Program Leadership Team.
Why Camp Courageous?
- Private Housing Provided
- Full Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No Employee Match Required
- Paid Holidays
- PTO & Sick Leave
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Paid Professional Certifications
Program Overview
- 23 weekend respite sessions annually
- Approximately 20-30 campers per weekend
- Approximately 8 respite staff members
- Clinical volunteer rotations
- Individual volunteers
- Family support and caregiver respite opportunities
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee weekend respite services
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and retain respite staff
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers
- Coordinate clinical volunteer rotations
- Support individuals with disabilities and their families
- Develop and grow respite programming
- Collaborate with the Program Director and Program Leadership Team
- Maintain high-quality participant experiences and program operations
- Build relationships with families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Special Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field
- Minimum one year of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or programs
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Three or more years of disability-services experience
- Experience with respite services, residential services, therapeutic recreation, camp programming, day services, or waiver-funded services
Professional Development
Camp Courageous invests in employee growth through paid training and certification opportunities including:
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
- High Ropes Course Facilitator Certification
- Iowa Medication Manager Certification
- IA Mandatory Reporter Training for Dependent Adults
- IA Mandatory Reporter Training for Children and Youth
Important Position Information
This position focuses on leading and growing weekend respite services and family support programming. It is not a weeklong summer camp leadership position.
We are seeking a self-starter who takes initiative, enjoys developing staff and volunteers, builds strong relationships with families, and is excited about growing respite services for individuals with disabilities.
Apply today to join a team dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities and supporting families through quality respite care.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of disability-services experience do you have?
- Have you supervised staff, volunteers, or programs previously?
- Are you willing and able to lead 23 weekend respite sessions annually?
Education:
Work Location: In person
