CAMP CARE SPECIALIST

Camper Care Specialist (CCS) is a part of the health and wellness team supporting the mental well being of campers and staff, serving as Amplify’s onsite social emotional wellness coordinator. The main responsibility of the CCS is to be available for one on one and group conversations as needed with the goal of helping our community develop coping skills, resolve conflicts, and manage stress, as well as provide a non judgemental ear for those who just want to talk. The CCS is directly supervised by the program director and the executive director.

SCHEDULE

This is a temporary hourly position that has an open schedule of 10-30 hrs/wk that is arranged on a case by case basis with the program director.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS

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• Lead or assist workshops during staff orientation to provide training in helping campers manage anxiety, stress, conflict/resolution and homesickness, as well as staff self care

• Point person and support for Youthwell's mental health first aid staff training

• Lead weekly SEL workshops for campers integrating concepts such as body positivity, strategies to manage anxiety and build relationships, cultivating resilience and finding your flow, developing your communication style to increase connection, power of movement and breathing, wellness tips, and/or compassionate and mindful listening.

• Provide spontaneous 1:1 guidance to campers and staff as needed with an objective to reintegrate participants back into scheduled activities

• Host a table during meal time for intentional conversation and connection with campers

• Connect campers with staff for support as needed

• Utilize trauma informed and social emotional learning practices in all communication

• Debrief meetings with wellness team and/or lead staff at the end of each shift and with other staff as needed

• Work with staff and/or parents/guardians to create comprehensive approaches to health and behavior concerns

• Follow up with camper issues, plans, and behavior contracts as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience with mentoring and communicating with youth in grades 3-12

• MFT or actively seeking MFT degree or license

• Able to design and group activities, workshops and discussions for youth and adults

• Understanding of and connection to our mission so that it is at the forefront of mind

• Compassionate, calm, and mindful conversationalist

• Able to follow through with daily summaries, parent/guardian communication, and checking in on campers and staff as needed

PAY + BENEFITS

• Hourly rate between $21-30/hour for 9 weeks (including staff training)

• Option to live on campus ★ room and board is 100% covered for staff

• Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member

SKILLS + PERSONALITY