Camp Director (PT)

Position Summary:

The Camp Director coordinates all aspects of the Camp Mariposa® program and supervises all program personnel. Camp Mariposa® is a free, weekend overnight camp program for children (9-12) impacted by substance abuse. Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Acts as a Director for the weekend Camp Mariposa Program on a bi-monthly basis, planning, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the program;
• Recruits and retains 30 campers ages 9-12, recruits and retains 10 mentors age 18+, and recruits and retains a Registered Nurse;
• Trains and supervises camp staff, volunteers, and interns;
• Prepares and submits reports as required by camp grants;
• Oversees the intake and screening of program participants;
• Complies with all policies and procedures of WestCare and its funders, and prepares and submits reports as required by WestCare and its funders;
• Acts as a representative of WestCare within the community;
• Cultivates and maintains partnerships that benefit WestCare and the program within the community;
• Attend professional development trainings, meetings and events as applicable;
• Responds to all emergency situations that would necessitate intervention;
• Maintains current knowledge of the state abuse reporting procedures;
• Monitors the program for fidelity to evidence-based components and overall quality;
• Participates in program sustainability efforts;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

• 3+ years of experience in a social services setting required;
• 5+ years experience coordinating, managing, and/or monitoring programs serving children and their families preferred;
• Extremely strong computer skills and a proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications required;
• Extensive project management skills (e.g., budget and grant/contract compliance) required;
• Strong goal setting, project planning, organization, and follow-through skills required;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, clients and families required;
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations required;
• Skilled in conflict resolution required;
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required;
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required;
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required;
• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required;
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or outdoor setting;
• Travel between multiple locations will be required.