Summer Camp Clinician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Camp Clinician is to collaborate and coordinate efforts with the Camp Administration, Camp Support Specialist, camp counselors, and nurse to implement strategies or take steps to help campers with a diverse array of abilities and social and emotional needs to positively engage in camp. The Mental Health Camp Clinician will serve as the point person for consultation needs regarding campers who may require additional support in regards to social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as provide clinical feedback and support to camp staff. S/he will communicate with and act as a resource for staff and families. S/he will display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility and utilize the Developmental Asset approach to Positive Youth Development.

Job Functions:

Program/Department Responsibility:

• With the Camp Director, coordinate the Camp Support Team including leading Tuesday morning team meetings to review the Camper Concern Logs.
• Develops and creates in collaboration with the Camp Support specialist individual support plans that recognize the uniqueness and interest of the child and works with team to ensure supports are in place.
• Act as a liaison to family and/or support systems. Assist Camp Support specialist in facilitating ongoing communication with families to provide updates and to problem solve any challenges.
• Consults with Camp Support Staff who will provide direct support and guidance to camp staff in meeting the needs of the camper; intervene when appropriate to prevent or resolve problems
• Provide on-going training and guidance to Camp Support Staff on how to: minimize common behavior problems and how to work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges
• Create a culture of positive support and behavior management.
• Assist with pre and post collection of data as required by Camp Director
• Participate and assist with training camp staff prior to camp beginning
  
  

Fiscal Responsibility: Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, and employee expenses as requested.

Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility: Ensure that the working environment meets the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.

Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility:

• Attend Camp Leadership Meetings
• Meet with other camp staff as needed
  
  

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - TEAM LEADER

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements:

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Child Psychology, or a related field is mandatory; licensed or license eligible preferred.
• An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and Positive Youth Development.
• Minimum of Two years related work experience. Some camp experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants
• Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day
  
  

Closing Statement: To enhance the overall operation of the Old Colony Y and support team work, the Camp Clinician will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Camp Clinician is to collaborate and coordinate efforts with the Camp Administration, Camp Support Specialist, camp counselors, and nurse to implement strategies or take steps to help campers with a diverse array of abilities and social and emotional needs to positively engage in camp. The Mental Health Camp Clinician will serve as the point person for consultation needs regarding campers who may require additional support in regards to social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as provide clinical feedback and support to camp staff. S/he will communicate with and act as a resource for staff and families. S/he will display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility and utilize the Developmental Asset approach to Positive Youth Development.

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements:

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Child Psychology, or a related field is mandatory; licensed or license eligible preferred.
• An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and Positive Youth Development.
• Minimum of Two years related work experience. Some camp experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants
• Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day
  
  

Closing Statement: To enhance the overall operation of the Old Colony Y and support team work, the Camp Clinician will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.