Camp Social Worker?
Position:?Camp Social Worker?
Location:?BCNY Base Camp in Harriman State Park 553 Arden Valley Road, Southfield, NY
Salary Range:?Contracted?
Summer Schedule:?35 hours per week/ 6 weeks?
Employment Type: Seasonal, Residential, July 10-August 19, 2022
Mandatory Training: June 2022
About Us
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY), founded in 1876, is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men through outside of school programming at our clubhouses and our residential summer camp in Harriman State Park. BCNY’s Harriman Base Camp’s vision is to foster emotional, physical and ethical growth through thoughtful and diverse activities and programs for boys and young men age 10 through 17. BCNY campers will develop life skills and awareness of social responsibility through outdoor exploration and education. While appreciating their natural surroundings, they will become active stewards of the environment.
Job Summary
We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff.
?The Camp Social Worker is responsible for monitoring the emotional wellbeing of all campers and supports the staff in the camp community during the course of the camp session by providing guidance, counsel, and the tools needed to navigate challenges that might arise. They will cultivate programs and relationships with young people that are strength-based and restorative. They will have a deep commitment to diversity and equity and integrate the cultural background of young people within the program design. The Camp Social Worker will ensure that?each camper makes new friends?and that?staff and campers have a positive summer experience where memories of BCNY Base Camp?are created to last a lifetime.? Must be available for mandatory training sessions in June.?
Responsibilities
Review each participant’s profile and help staff to plan for participants’ needs??
Observe all participants and follow up on any potential issues??
Assist and support staff with camper adjustment issues and concerns (i.e. ?homesickness)
Work with campers in 1:1 sessions or small groups, as needed
Host restorative circles and Young Men’s Group
Work closely with the camp nurse to monitor the overlap of the physical and emotional wellbeing of participants.??
Contact parents to discuss participants when necessary??
Be available to respond to crisis situations??
Be available and present to?campers?and staff throughout the camp day
?
Requirements
Master's?degree in social work, public health, creative arts therapy, psychology or related human services field.
At least 2 years of clinical experience with children, teens and their families
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to form strong working relationships with other staff in a short period of time.
Must be proficient in managing and maintaining confidential client records.
Must be a team player, able to think on their feet and take initiative and respond quickly and calmly in emergency/crisis situations.
Qualifications
Previous experience working in a residential camp environment or other residential setting preferred.
Prior camp experience (as a camper or staff member) and knowledge of the camp environment/culture preferred.??
Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin preferred??
Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).
Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside in State Park, NY (including overnights) the entire time camp is in session.
Ability to pass a background check, physical exam and be up to date on all required immunizations.
All staff must provide proof of their MMR and COVID-19 immunization.
Job Requirements
BCNY is a COVID-19 proactive organization that follows applicable health and safety regulations to help protect our members and staff. We require that all BCNY employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to submit proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. BCNY treats proof of vaccination confidentially and consistent with applicable law, and will not use the information for any purpose other than to ensure compliance with BCNY’s mandatory vaccination policy.
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
To Apply: Please visit our website to apply!
Position:?Camp Social Worker?
Location:?BCNY Base Camp in Harriman State Park 553 Arden Valley Road, Southfield, NY
Salary Range:?Contracted?
Summer Schedule:?35 hours per week/ 6 weeks?
Employment Type: Seasonal, Residential, July 10-August 19, 2022
Mandatory Training: June 2022
About Us
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY), founded in 1876, is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men through outside of school programming at our clubhouses and our residential summer camp in Harriman State Park. BCNY’s Harriman Base Camp’s vision is to foster emotional, physical and ethical growth through thoughtful and diverse activities and programs for boys and young men age 10 through 17. BCNY campers will develop life skills and awareness of social responsibility through outdoor exploration and education. While appreciating their natural surroundings, they will become active stewards of the environment.
Job Summary
We are a COVID-19 proactive organization who makes every effort to create and maintain an environment that is safe for our members and staff.
?The Camp Social Worker is responsible for monitoring the emotional wellbeing of all campers and supports the staff in the camp community during the course of the camp session by providing guidance, counsel, and the tools needed to navigate challenges that might arise. They will cultivate programs and relationships with young people that are strength-based and restorative. They will have a deep commitment to diversity and equity and integrate the cultural background of young people within the program design. The Camp Social Worker will ensure that?each camper makes new friends?and that?staff and campers have a positive summer experience where memories of BCNY Base Camp?are created to last a lifetime.? Must be available for mandatory training sessions in June.?
Responsibilities
Review each participant’s profile and help staff to plan for participants’ needs??
Observe all participants and follow up on any potential issues??
Assist and support staff with camper adjustment issues and concerns (i.e. ?homesickness)
Work with campers in 1:1 sessions or small groups, as needed
Host restorative circles and Young Men’s Group
Work closely with the camp nurse to monitor the overlap of the physical and emotional wellbeing of participants.??
Contact parents to discuss participants when necessary??
Be available to respond to crisis situations??
Be available and present to?campers?and staff throughout the camp day
?
Requirements
Master's?degree in social work, public health, creative arts therapy, psychology or related human services field.
At least 2 years of clinical experience with children, teens and their families
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to form strong working relationships with other staff in a short period of time.
Must be proficient in managing and maintaining confidential client records.
Must be a team player, able to think on their feet and take initiative and respond quickly and calmly in emergency/crisis situations.
Qualifications
Previous experience working in a residential camp environment or other residential setting preferred.
Prior camp experience (as a camper or staff member) and knowledge of the camp environment/culture preferred.??
Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin preferred??
Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).
Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside in State Park, NY (including overnights) the entire time camp is in session.
Ability to pass a background check, physical exam and be up to date on all required immunizations.
All staff must provide proof of their MMR and COVID-19 immunization.
Job Requirements
BCNY is a COVID-19 proactive organization that follows applicable health and safety regulations to help protect our members and staff. We require that all BCNY employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to submit proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. BCNY treats proof of vaccination confidentially and consistent with applicable law, and will not use the information for any purpose other than to ensure compliance with BCNY’s mandatory vaccination policy.
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
To Apply: Please visit our website to apply!