Director of Camper Care

$8000

Responsibilities of the Director of Camper Care include but are not limited to: ● Drafting behavioral plans and contracts with campers who need ● Assisting cabin counselors and unit heads when campers need special support ● Serving as an emotional resource to staff when needed ● Communicating with parents and senior staff to keep discussions open regarding camper challenges ● Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training and ongoing staff learning related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH); ● Training and supervising MESSH Team staff in administrative and in-person communications and interventions ● Recording important notes in a timely manner through camp database ● Facilitating discussions, when needed between cabin counselors, unit heads and leadership staff ● Serve as a member of the senior staff team, including daily meetings as well as ensuring the safety and care of campers and staff in emergency situations as needed Qualifications include: ● Open to applicants with a degree in education or mental health field. Relevant work experience in child development will also be considered. Previous experience in a camp, school or similar setting preferred but not required ● Experience with children and teenagers’ mental, social, and emotional health ● Must be able to think critically and act swiftly in high stress situations ● Attention to detail in documentation and maintaining records ● Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort in communicating with children, young adults, and parents ● Must be a caring, empathetic, patient, hardworking, and diligent professional who takes initiative ● Must have ability to function both independently and as part of a team

Please send a resume to Lauren Allenberg, Mental Health Director, laurena@shalominstitute.com