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Community Care Manager

Community Care Manager

BACKGROUND
Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a part-time or full-time Community Care Manager to join its year-round Camp Team. 

Agency Overview:
CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in Rockville, MD, and the camp and retreat center are located in Waynesboro, PA.  Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer with children ages eight to 17 on a sprawling renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains.  The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 100 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations.

CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp), and JCamp180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation). 

Position Overview:
Capital Camps is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Manager. This role will help foster inclusive and supportive environments within its vibrant Jewish community, where children and staff can thrive emotionally, socially, and physically. It offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of campers and the broader Jewish community.

Pre-Camp Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with families to integrate camper needs into the planning process, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates both physical and mental health support within the camp environment.
Design and implement individualized support plans for campers requiring additional care, ensuring a seamless transition into the camp environment.
Develop and update camper and staff intake forms, including medical forms, camper profiles, and staff applications.
Review camper and staff files thoroughly before camp begins, collaborating with parents, medical professionals, and therapists as needed to address individual needs.
Collaborate with the Medical Committee and Health Center staff to integrate the latest health trends and standards of care, ensuring that the camp’s approach remains up-to-date and effective in addressing campers’ physical and mental health needs.
Review and reflect on feedback from parents, staff, and campers from previous summers to identify areas of improvement and integrate insights into planning processes for enhanced camp experiences.
Lead and organize pre-camp staff training sessions, equipping seasonal Yoetzot (licensed social workers, therapists, clinical psychologists, school guidance counselors, and seasoned educators) and other team members with tools and strategies in areas such as:
Fostering positive social interactions
Managing challenging behaviors and interpersonal conflicts
Supporting campers with diverse needs
Homesickness prevention and response
Encouraging self-care for staff

In-Camp Responsibilities (Full-Time, Residential)

Reside on-site at Capital Camps during the summer season to provide hands-on, real-time support to campers and staff.
Serve as the primary point of contact for social, emotional, and mental health matters, effectively coordinating care and interventions as needed.
Supervise the seasonal Yoetzot team, ensuring that their work aligns with the camp’s mission and the needs of the community.
Conduct ongoing staff training and provide resources to manage evolving challenges and promote a positive camp culture.
Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being.
Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, including hiring, onboarding, and training new Health Center staff members, ensuring integrated team members into the camp environment.
Serve as the point person for supporting, onboarding, and supervising Health Center staff during both the hiring process and the summer season, guaranteeing the team operates efficiently and delivers exceptional care.
Take a leadership role in ensuring the Health Center team adapts to camp needs by facilitating ongoing training and offering guidance for professional development.

Additional Information:

Summer worksite is in Waynesboro, PA.
Year-round worksite is in North Bethesda, MD.
The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director. 
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 
Medical/Dental insurance, as well as 403(b) retirement plan with match available. 
Paid vacation time, sick leave, and Jewish/Federal holidays.

COMPENSATION
$60,000 – $70,000 annual full-time salary, commensurate with experience, alongside an attractive and competitive package. Part-time employment available.

EMT

EMT

Spend an incredible summer as an EMT at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in The Pocono Mountains and have campers ages 7-17.

This role requires current EMT certification

The dates for this position are from June 22, 2025 until August 10, 2025. There is some flexibility with the start date.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of campers and staff.
  • Addresses emergencies such as allergic reactions or injuries.
  • Administers first aid and medications as directed under the standing orders, camp policies, and health supervisor.
  • Our EMTs’ primary work shift will be the overnight shift.
  • Works with the camp nurses and doctor, and properly communicates and documents all work.
  • Care for sick or injured campers daily
  • Ensures a positive, fun experience for all campers & an amazing summer of growth!

Perks and Benefits:

  • Salary of $550 to $700 a week plus free housing and meals.
  • Flexible work environment: Potential to bring a spouse, kids, or pets up to camp!
  • Camp tuition discounts and barters available to employees.
  • Private Accommodations includes cabins with A/C and wifi.
  • Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
  • Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
  • Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off
Camp Allergy Chef

Camp Allergy Chef

Spend an incredible summer working at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness and culinary arts! We are a sleepaway camp located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17.

Job Overview of Allergy Chef:

The allergy chef at Camp Zeke will play a vital role in insuring that the special needs of our campers and staff with dietary restrictions or complex health issues related to food are strictly adhered to with guidance from the head chef, food manager and nutritionist.
The allergy chef must be adept at reading and comprehending complex dietary instructions provided by physicians and dietitians.
The allergy chef must be skilled at interpreting instructions on food preparation and ensure that meals are prepared according to each individual’s dietary notes.
All care and attention must be made to insure that foods produced are 100 percent gluten free and there is no cross-contamination.
All food should be prepared using methods that maintain high nutrient levels and adhere strictly to Kosher dietary laws.
This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
Specific Duties and Requirements of Allergy Chef for Overnight Summer Camp:

Must be available to live at our camp in PA and work from June 16 to August 10, 2025
Works under the direct supervision of the food manager and executive chef.
Must be in constant communication with executive chef and food manager about the day to day duties, and be able to discuss any concerns regarding the menu or ingredients.
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Maintains a level of food preparation, quality and presentation consistent with Camp Zeke’s philosophy of healthy living.
Must be dedicated to exceptional external and internal guest service.
Assists in menu planning for special dietary needs campers and staff.
Reviews daily menu with food manager and executive chef, then prepares appropriate food items according to how they are expected and in adequate volume, following the guidelines provided for each individual with special dietary needs.
Properly washes, chops, and cleans vegetables and fruits.
Produces quality and timely hot/cold food for campers and staff in a clean, safe, sanitary environment.
Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
Assists and directs general kitchen staff with cleaning up after every meal. (Working with, and guiding the kitchen staff with sweeping/mopping, putting away leftovers, emptying garbage’s, shutting off lights/ovens, etc.) This will be done AS A TEAM!
Must be able to perform all manual aspects of Kitchen operation. (i.e. dish machine operation and procedures, grill cooking & cleaning, coffee maker, Hobart, etc.)
Assists with deliveries, and makes sure items are accounted for, are kosher, and do not contain any harmful allergens, are put in their correct place, and not defective. Storeroom, fridges and freezers must be rotated after every delivery.
Attends to the day-to-day problems concerning equipment and food supplies. (i.e. detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.)
Is present in the dining room at all meals to greet and serve the campers and staff with allergies to insure that they are getting the correct food for them.

Benefits:

Accommodation includes air-conditioned cabins on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Camp Counselor for overnight camp in PA

Camp Counselor for overnight camp in PA

Spend an incredible summer, working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA, and have campers ages 7-17.

Summer Camp Counselor Responsibilities:

Responsible for the well-being of the campers & showing them an amazing summer of growth
Ensuring a positive, fun experience for all campers
Camp Zeke asks our counselors to lead or co-lead an activity area during the day. Examples include sports, being a lifeguard(we can train you), art, music, outdoor adventure, theater, gymnastics, dance, and more!

Summer Camp Counselor Requirements: Perks and Benefits:

Accommodation includes air-conditioned cabins
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Art director at overnight camp in PA

Art director at overnight camp in PA

Spend an incredible summer working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17. We are looking for an Art Education Director to join our team from June 16 – August 10, 2025, and live on-site at our camp in the Pocono Mountains! There is some flexibility in the start date for school teachers.

Key Responsibilities of Art Education Director:

Create an arts and crafts and ceramics program that include the themes of camp values.
Supervise the staff of the art department and ensure that each person knows what is expected of them as a member of the art team. Provide guidance and create daily schedules for the team.
The Art Director will take a special interest in our ceramics area and should know how to safely use a kiln.
Create lists of supplies for craft projects and keep ongoing inventories of stock and reorder forms.
Keep track of projects that go well and those that are not as well received.
Teach daily arts and crafts classes with assistance from qualified Counselors.
Lead specialty programs including Olympics and evening activities (i.e. banner design).
Assist The theatre department with the creation of background sets and costumes as needed.
Assist in all other areas of camp as needed

Salary and Benefits of Arts and Crafts Director:

Accommodation include air-conditioned cabins
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Camp Nurse

Camp Nurse

Spend an incredible few weeks this summer as a camp nurse at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in The Pocono Mountains and have campers ages 7-17.

We are looking for one more nurse for the summer for the following dates:

June 22, 2025, to July 20, 2025. There is some flexibility with the start date.

This would be a particularly great opportunity for school nurses with children looking to attend our summer program.

*Only an appropriate Registered Nurse/LPN with credentials from the state of PA will be considered for this position. If you do not currently have a PA license, you will need to apply for one, and we can assist you with this process.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of campers and staff
Oversees the distribution of camper medications
Addresses emergencies such as allergic reactions or injuries
Treats campers when they are feeling under the weather
Communicates with parents about medical issues
Makes appointments for campers to see either the in-camp doctor or outside physicians as needed
Ensures a positive, fun experience for all campers & an amazing summer of growth!

Camp Nurse Perks and Benefits:

Flexible work environment: Potential to bring a spouse, kids, or pets up to camp!
Camp tuition discounts and barters available to employees.
Private Accommodations includes cabins with A/C and wifi.
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

camp division head

camp division head

Spend an incredible summer working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA, and have campers ages 7-17. Camp Zeke is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-aligned unit head to work from June 16, 2025, to August 10, 2025. There is some flexibility with the start date for teachers.

Job Description:

The job of unit head is an integral role at Camp Zeke. It is a leadership role with many facets, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that our campers have an amazing time and that our staff strive to be the best they can be, while creating a warm and inviting community.

The unit head will be responsible for overseeing the well-being and care of the campers and staff in one of five units in camp. Unit leaders will meet daily to review bunk logs which are completed by the counselors in their unit and which cover issues and concerns in regard to their campers. They will coordinate calls home to parents and will communicate with parents as needed. Unit heads will assist with announcements and orders during meal times. They will coordinate with our camper care team on issues related to campers that require attention. Unit heads will actively participate and assist throughout the day in the camp’s programs, helping to inspire counselors and campers to live the mission of camp – active healthy living!

Benefits:

Accommodations include an air-conditioned cabin
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Camp driver for health center

Camp driver for health center

Spend an incredible summer working at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness and culinary arts! We are a sleepaway camp located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17.

We are looking for a medical driver to join our team from June 22– August 10, 2025, and live on-site at our camp in the Pocono Mountains! There is some flexibility in the start date for full-time school workers. This job does not require a CDL license.

Medical Driver Job Description:

The medical driver will be based in the camp's health center. You will be on call throughout the day to drive campers or staff to doctor's appointments, walk-in clinics or to the hospital. On occasion, you may be asked to drive staff off camp for days off. Additionally you may be asked to run errands for the camp while you are out including picking up prescriptions from the local pharmacy or general camp shopping.

This position does not require a CDL license, as you will mainly drive cars or SUV's and occassionally may drive a 12 – 15 – person passenger van. Whe you are not driving, you will provide administrative assistance in the health center or main office.

Benefits:

Accommodation includes air-conditioned cabins on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.
Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Health Center Manager for Camp in Northeastern, PA

Health Center Manager for Camp in Northeastern, PA

Spend an incredible summer working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates joyful Judaism and healthy, active living through whole foods, sports, fitness and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA and have campers ages 7-17. The dates for this position are June 16, 2025, until August 10, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date for full-time teachers.

Health Center Manager for Overnight Camp in Northeastern, PA Responsibilities:

I. Health Center Management

The infirmary manager will be responsible for the overall organization and management of the Camp Zeke Infirmary.
· Work with the Camp’s facility team to schedule regular cleaning and sanitizing of the building, including treatment rooms and patient bedrooms.
· Maintain all supplies and equipment and keep stock of all first aid supplies and other over the counter medications and items.
· Organize and supervise twice daily “sick call” for campers and staff.
· Oversee time off rotation for the medical team to ensure that everyone has adequate rest and breaks, while ensuring that the infirmary is always properly staffed.

II. Medication Management
· Assist nurses to keep all medications organized, locked and secured in the health center.
· Assist as needed with dispensing Rx medication as prescribed and PRN medication as needed to campers and staff.
· Call the local drug store to fill and refill prescriptions as necessary.
· Assist nurse to chart all administered medication.
· Ensure we have EpiPens in all main buildings of camp.
· Create and distribute first aid kits around camp and ensure they stay full throughout the summer – checking each one on a regular schedule.

III. Record Keeping
· Learn the details of Camp Minder’s online record keeping tools, and use the system to document everything that happens in the infirmary throughout the summer. Be prepared to train nurses and other infirmary staff on Campminder once camp starts.
· Maintain meticulous notes on each camper in Campminder and learn Camp Minder’s online medical record system. Track why the camper came in, the time and reason for every doctor’s visit, and any conversations with parents, etc. We should have a full record of every camper’s interactions with the infirmary after camp ends.
· Ensure every camper and staff member has an accurate and complete health record on file.
· Assist nurse with maintaining Daily Medication Record for every person that receives Rx and PRN medication.

IV. Staff Orientation
· Provide orientation sessions to camp staff about how the infirmary/health center runs and about sick calls.

V. Opening/Closing Days
· Assist nurses to intake of all medication.
· Assist with a health screen of all campers.
· Return unused medication to campers on closing day.

VI. Communication
· Email camper care team twice-daily updates about (1) any camper or staff medical issue from that day (not counting minor scrapes and the like); (2) any camper or staff likely staying in the infirmary that night; (3) any parents that were called and why.
· Communicate with parents throughout the summer with a focus on providing the highest possible level of customer service.

Benefits:

Accommodations include an air-conditioned cabin
Cabins are located on a 560-acre site on private Hickory Lake
Room, board, and a salary are provided.Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Options for parents to bring their kids as campers. Significant others and most pets are welcome.
Network and make friends with a diverse group of co-ed staff members from around the world.
Take part in an exciting array of staff activities and social events. You will also be able to enjoy our lake, pool, hot tub, gym, sports fields, and more during your time off

Camp Social Work Intern

Camp Social Work Intern

Camp Zeke, a sleepaway camp in PA, is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-aligned social work intern to work from June 16, 2025 to August 10, 2025. We are looking for a post- collee grad, currently enrolled in a masters of social work program (MSW). We would also consider any current psychology or mental health graduate student.

Job Description:

Our social work intern will help guide and assist our camper care team in any problematic (potentially) mental health challenges or behaviors exhibited by our campers and staff. Our intern will also be available to help the health center with campers in need of intervention. You will work closely with the assistant and director of camper and staff care team and take detailed notes of each situation. You will work with campers on strategies to stay in control of their emotions and enjoy their time as campers in a safe and fun environment.

You will actively participate and assist throughout the day in the camp’s programs, helping to inspire counselors and campers to live the mission of camp – active healthy living!