Camp Counselor - Camp Crossroads

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

Camp Crossroads is a therapeutic weekend camp for children affected by a parent or loved one’s substance use. In a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, campers learn about addiction and its effects on families, build confidence and coping skills, and connect with peers who have similar experiences. The Camp Counselor works as part of the therapeutic camp program team, actively engaging with and supervising campers throughout the weekend. In partnership with the Program Supervisor Behavioral Health and a master’s-level Clinician, the counselor supports the program’s day-to-day operations, including groups, meals, lodging, transitions, and recreation. The counselor also leads some therapeutic groups based on campers’ needs. The schedule is Friday at 5:30 p.m. through Sunday at 12:00 p.m., and an overnight stay is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in the human services field.
CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing and walking for eight hours per day, running briefly, participating in recreational activities, frequently using hands, occasionally lifting 20–30 pounds or sometimes heavier, and frequently stooping, bending, and reaching above shoulder level.
Hearing sufficient for normal conversation and vision sufficient for general, near, and peripheral vision and visual monotony.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Actively engage in camp activities, be prepared to lead some, and champion program initiatives and the camp mission.
Help ensure smooth transitions between parts of the program.
Assist with directing and supervising activities, as well as setting up and tearing them down.
Serve as a role model in cleanliness, punctuality, chores, following rules, and sportsmanship.
Participate as a team member in resolving problems as they are identified.
Provide adequate camper supervision in accordance with a 1:5 ratio and programming best practices.
Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network or Entity and ensure proper release of information.
Comply with Network and departmental policies on employee, patient, and environmental safety, including applicable reporting requirements.
Demonstrate and model the Network’s PCRAFT values in interactions with customers.
Demonstrate performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer and service improvement, operational systems and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
Comply with Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and age-appropriate communication.