CAMP CARE SPECIALIST
Camper Care Specialist (CCS) is a part of the health and wellness team supporting the mental well being of campers and staff, serving as Amplify’s onsite social emotional wellness coordinator. The main responsibility of the CCS is to be available for one on one and group conversations as needed with the goal of helping our community develop coping skills, resolve conflicts, and manage stress, as well as provide a non-judgmental ear for those who just want to talk. The CCS is directly supervised by the program director and the executive director. BIPOC women + gender-expansive humans strongly encouraged to apply.
SCHEDULE
This is a temporary hourly position that has an open schedule of 10-30 hrs/wk that is arranged on a case by case basis with the program director.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS
Lead or assist workshops during staff orientation to provide training in helping campers manage anxiety, stress, conflict/resolution and homesickness, as well as staff self care
Point person and support for Youthwell’s mental health first aid staff training
Lead weekly SEL workshops for campers integrating concepts such as body positivity, strategies to manage anxiety and build relationships, cultivating resilience and finding your flow, developing your communication style to increase connection, power of movement and breathing, wellness tips, and/or compassionate and mindful listening.
Provide spontaneous 1:1 guidance to campers and staff as needed with an objective to reintegrate participants back into scheduled activities
Host a table during meal time for intentional conversation and connection with campers
Connect campers with staff for support as needed
Utilize trauma informed and social emotional learning practices in all communication
Debrief meetings with wellness team and/or lead staff at the end of each shift and with other staff as needed
Work with staff and/or parents/guardians to create comprehensive approaches to health and behavior concerns
Follow up with camper issues, plans, and behavior contracts as appropriate
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience with mentoring and communicating with youth in grades 3-12
MFT or actively seeking MFT degree or license
Able to design and group activities, workshops and discussions for youth and adults
Understanding of and connection to our mission so that it is at the forefront of mind
Compassionate, calm, and mindful conversationalist
Able to follow through with daily summaries, parent/guardian communication, and checking in on campers and staff as needed
PAY + BENEFITS
Hourly rate between $21-30/hour for 9 weeks (including staff training)
Option to live on campus ★ room and board is 100% covered for staff
Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member
SKILLS + PERSONALITY
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Communication
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Problem Resolution
🗲 Music Knowledge
🗲🗲🗲 Flexibility
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Team Player
🗲🗲🗲🗲 Mentorship
🗲🗲 Camp Experience
🗲🗲 Creative
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Self-Starter
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Calm Demeanor
🗲🗲🗲🗲🗲 Time Management
LEARN MORE
https://www.girlsrocksb.org/camp-care-specialist
APPLY TODAY
https://amplify.campbrainstaff.com/
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