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 and supportive setting, the camp helps children understand addiction, 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 daily program 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., with an overnight stay required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in the human services field.
CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
Ability to work the Friday 5:30 p.m. through Sunday 12:00 p.m. camp schedule, including an overnight stay.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements: stand and walk for eight hours per day; sit for up to two hours at a time; run briefly and participate in recreational activities; frequently use hands; occasionally lift 20–30 pounds or sometimes heavier; and very often stoop, bend, and reach above shoulder level. Hearing and vision sufficient for the listed tasks are also required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Actively engage in camp activities, be prepared to lead some activities, and champion the program’s initiatives and mission.
Help ensure smooth transitions between program activities; assist with directing and supervising campers and setting up and taking down activities.
Model cleanliness, punctuality, completion of chores, adherence to rules, and sportsmanship.
Participate as a team member in resolving identified problems.
Provide adequate camper supervision, meeting a 1:5 camper-to-staff ratio and programming best practices.
Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network or Entity and ensure information is released appropriately.
Follow Network and departmental policies concerning employee, patient, and environmental safety, including applicable reporting requirements.
Demonstrate 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 in daily procedures and practices.
Follow Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competence in assessment, range of treatment, growth and development, and age-appropriate communication.