Camper Support Specialist - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

3d • $120 - $130 • Onsite

About The Position

The Camper Support Specialist works with campers, their caregivers, and camp staff to create a meaningful camp experience. They will coordinate camper care plans as needed with caregivers and/or the camp leadership team. This position will act as a resource to staff, providing coaching and direct support to staff while problem solving complex behavioral needs. The Camper Support Specialist works amongst all the age groups offered at camp and responds to in-the-moment behavioral needs of campers.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Experience working with youth 6-17 years old
• Experience working with youth with additional social-emotional, behavioral, or physical needs
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in related field, or pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, or similar field)
• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including overnight and weekend responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate technology programs and platforms independently ability/willingness to learn new technologies, with CampMinder experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of behavioral health and support techniques
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
• Current certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid or Willingness to obtain
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record and willingness to transport campers and staff in a 12-passenger van
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Licensed, or working on licensure, in social work, psychology, counseling, therapy, or similar field
• Training in crisis intervention

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with caregivers and camp staff to plan individual care plans for campers with additional social-emotional, behavioral, or physical needs
• Provide support to counselors that includes coaching and problem-solving, acting as on-call camper support, and serving as additional coverage for units needing assistance
• Maintain as needed communication with caregivers on camper progress, escalating to leadership team when appropriate
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of care and support provided through the CampMinder system
• Implement occasional trainings for staff that include tools and techniques for working with campers
• Assist the Healthcare Director as needed with medication management and distribution
• Support and participate in the implementation of all camp activities such as meals, all camp games, campfires, etc.
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
• This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level