Camp Social Worker

Camp Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Camp Social Worker is responsible for monitoring the emotional wellbeing of all campers and supporting the staff in the camp community during the course of the camp session by providing guidance, counsel, and the tools needed to navigate challenges that might arise. On a daily basis, the Camp Social Worker may work with campers, staff, camp leadership and/or camper parents. The Camp Social Worker provides a safe environment where children can develop physically, emotionally and socially. The Camp Social Worker is under direct supervision by the Associate Camp Director.

PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Pre-Camp Orientation and planning meetings
• With assistance of Camp Supervisory team – creating plan of action for 2025 camp season in regards to camper and staff support practices
• Pre-Camp meetings with families as needed

CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe and interact with campers and staff to promote a positive experience at camp.
• Contribute to documentation of any verbal and written communication as needed
• Work one-on-one with campers who are experiencing difficulty participating in the program.
• Intervene if campers are experiencing significant behavioral challenges.
• Help campers and staff resolve conflicts appropriately.
• Consult and guide staff to monitor the overall emotional and social wellbeing of the community.
• Provide emotional support to staff as needed within reason.
• Provide assistance in mediating staff conflicts when it comes to working with campers and other staff.
• Work as a support for leadership team when managing situations with parents.
• Be available to contact parents with Associate Camp Director to address observed problem behaviors and/or campers failure to adapt to camp setting.
• Assist in communicating to parents along with Camp Director regarding potential camp dismissal.
• Keep Associate Camp Director and appropriate supervisory staff informed of all situations and issues as they arise.
• Provide daily updates through informal conversation and formal documentation to Director and supervisory staff.
• Be proactive and keep the Associate Camp Director informed regarding any potential issue that might question our ability to have a participant remain at camp.
• Make recommendations to the Associate Camp Director in making sure that any necessary follow-up with families occur.
• The Camp Social Worker generally has regular relationships with campers, staff, nurse and parents/guardians.
• Starting at $28.00 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Has a background in social work, teaching, counseling, or related fields. A plus is to be licensed and certified in the State of New York with any of the following: LCW, CSW, LSW, MSW, LPC, LCPC, CSWE. Applicants completing coursework for a LMSW should also apply.
• 2 years of relevant experience

Schenectady JCC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religious creed, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, gender dysphoria, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, military status, protected Veteran status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job description is to be used as a guideline to describe the current functions and requirements of the position. The job description may change at any time based on business needs and/or job reorganization.