Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Care Coordinator will look out for the mental, emotional, social and spiritual health (MESSH) of the J Camp community, including campers, staff, and families. Position pays $32.00 - $33.00 per hour depending on experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Serve as a general resource to campers and staff throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers can thrive.
Guide staff in their decision making to best support their campers and coworkers
Review camper and staff forms to prepare for the start of camp and schedule meetings with families to discuss further as needed.
Distribute pertinent information to relevant parties and ensure confidentiality is kept.
Maintain MESSH records, including documenting observations, conversations, reviewing accident/illness and incident reports and completing reports requested by Foundation for Jewish Camp.
Design and lead training for staff on camper care, staff care and self-care, to be run during pre-camp training and weekly staff meetings.
Provide resources to families and staff when they would benefit from help outside of J Camp’s purview
Mediate discussions between staff members as needed.
Attend 2-4 Community of Practice gatherings before camp with other camp MESSH professionals as a part of Yedid Nefesh program participation.
Communicate regularly with the Camp Director and other members of the camp leadership team; share recommendations with Camp Director on an ongoing basis and through end-of-camp report.
Uphold the diversity equity, and inclusion values and practices of the SJCC by ensuring all materials, activities and interactions are sensitive to and reflective of, the diverse populations we serve.
Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

Graduate-level or higher degree in a mental health field, including but not limited to social work, mental health counseling, psychology, youth psychiatry, family therapy, etc.
3-5 Years of post-graduate work experience in a related field preferred.

Other Skills: Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body.

SJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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