What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Manager position at Girl Scouts Heart of Central California?

Job Details

Job Location

Camp Menzies - Camp Connell, CA

Position Type

Seasonal

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Description

This position pays $16.50 hourly while working remotely and $120 daily while working at camp.

The Wellness Manager is responsible for supporting the Wellness Lead in managing the mental and emotional health needs of campers, and supports staff as needed. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Wellness Manager provides resources and training to camp staff and management, ensuring the camp environment is safe and supportive, utilizing Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association (ACA) standards. This position is responsible for advising the Camp Director and the camp management team as to what action, if any, is needed.

1. Ensure the camp environment supports a positive state of wellbeing for campers, staff, volunteers, and visitors

Provide resources and training for camp staff to understand how to manage camper behavior, including common triggers and best practice for prevention and intervention
Provide resources and training to camp staff to manager their own wellness, including recognizing signs and symptoms of burnout, de-escalation tactics, and self-care practices
Meet with the camp management team to learn about potential campers who need help, brief management team on campers whom the Wellness Lead has met with and the plans around them
Work closely with all camp staff as needed, to discuss campers who may need one-on-one discussions, follow up with those campers and then the camp staff as needed, documenting all conversations
Develop and deliver programming that supports and / or educates campers and staff on positive wellness

2. Respond to campers and / or staff experiencing challenges with mental or emotional health while at camp

Subject matter expert in mental and emotional health, serving as point of contact for camp staff when dealing with a camper in distress

Help calm and soothe campers or staff who might be in crisis, calling for additional support from the leadership team if needed

Meet with camper and / or staff member to assess needs and create camper agreements, with campers, if needed

Provide camp director recommended action plans for campers and / or staff who need accommodations or special attention as it relates to mental and / or emotional health, including a decision where that camper or staff should not remain at camp

If needed, speak to caregivers of campers who are struggling to brief them on the situation and discuss recommended actions

Brief camp leads on plans made with certain campers around accommodations or other items that will help them minimize struggles during camp

Report any cases to state welfare agencies if a camper alleges any mandated reporting reasons, including abuse at home or in their home community

3. Assist unit staff in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers as assigned

Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers

Know and implement safety guidelines, including camper supervision standards according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association

4. Assist with Camp Operations

Serves on the camp management team and is responsible for creating a culture of inclusion, belonging, and support

Assist with planning and implementing the camp schedule with the other managers prior to the first day of the session

In collaboration with Camp Directors, plan, conduct, and participate in staff training

Ensure Girl Scout ratio standards are followed at all times

With the Camp Directors, follows through and files camper discipline reports each session as needed

Supports all areas of camps as needed

Other Job Duties :

Attends administrative staff meetings

Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

Assist with camp healthcare needs as needed, including camper check-in, supervision of ill campers, and non-emergency transport

Assist with camp emergency procedures as outlined in the Camp Menzies EAP

Drive campers, staff, and equipment for trips off camp property

Assist with camper units as needed, including staff coverage

Assist in cleaning and maintenance of camp after each session and during pre-camp and end-of-season cleaning period

Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum age 21, preferred

Two years of college, desired

Possess a background working with children in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy, or a similar field

Have a background working with children in crisis situations

Able to lead and problem solve effectively

Able to respond and support mental health crisis situations in a calm manner

Able to advise Camp Director and other management team members in acting when a camper or staff member might be in need of services beyond what camp can provide

CA driver's license with clean driving record and a minimum of five years driving experience

Current certification in First Aid and CPR

desired (trainings can be provided)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to function independently

Highly responsible and trustworthy

Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions

Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff from diverse cultures and all organizational levels

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Physical Aspects of the Position :

Ability to communicate in English to provide necessary instruction to campers and staff

Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques

Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity

Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers and staff in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS

We are a Girl Scout camp. We expect this position to work collaboratively and closely with Girl Scouts for the greater part of the role. Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires the ability to listen to others, observe others' actions, read text and information; comprehend instructions and manuals, and physical ability to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.

While performing the essential duties / responsibilities of this job, the employee lives for up to 12 weeks in close proximity to others, including sharing living quarters, restrooms, laundry facilities and a common staff lounge. Use of personal electronics (such as computers, phones and other devices) is limited only during personal designated breaks and out of sight of campers. Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment is an integral part of this position, as is the ability to work with high-stress situations based on the nature of GSHCC mission and daily work.

The management of this organization believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from discrimination. It is our policy to hire, compensate, promote, train, transfer, discipline, discharge, and make all other employment-related decisions without consideration of an employee's race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. All employees of this Council are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. All staff are provided a safe and inclusive work environment.

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