Live In Summer Ranch Jobs in Lexington, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26,400.00 - $49,100.00 Annually
Location : Sumter County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
Job Number: 183617
Agency: SCDPH-CO/COS
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA25
Position Number:: N/A
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN02
Hiring Range - Min.: $650.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $920.00
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to.

• Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
• Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
• Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks.
• Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to.

• Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training.
• Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
• Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
• Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
• Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letter to be sent to camper's parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper's charts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Requirements to qualify for this position are:

• Being at least 18 years of age and/or a high school graduate.
• Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, and the desire to work with children in an outdoor setting.
• Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency.
• Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Have the ability to provide assistance with activities of daily living, and ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds.

Additional Comments

• If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Krueger at and/or (803)898-3948.
• IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
• Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session. Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule. (See schedule posted on the Camp Burnt Gin webpage).

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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1. Are you at least 18 years old and/or a high school graduate?

• Yes
• No

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2. Are you willing and able to commit to living and working at Camp Burnt Gin for the entire employment period, May 22nd through July 22nd, with scheduled days off?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to accept a salary range between $650 -$775, paid twice a month?

• Yes
• No

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DPH requires employees with job specific exposure risk to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have vaccinations or have a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief not to be vaccinated. Please do not reveal information about your vaccination status. This is only to tell you about our expectations. Would this be a problem for you?

• Yes
• No

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At Camp Burnt Gin we swim twice a day, as a staff member you will be required to get into the pool, on a scale of 1-5, 1 means "not good" 5 being "I could be on the swim team". How would you rate yourself?
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Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 6, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.
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Do you have experience working with people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 8, please describe your experience. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.
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Why do you want to work at Camp Burnt Gin?
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Describe any qualifications you may possess that you believe makes you a good candidate for this position. This includes trainings, education and/or certification courses, other job experiences, etc.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website (jobs.sc.gov)
• Linkedln, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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Are you a prior Camp Burnt Gin (CBG) employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question