What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer - Mental Health and Wellness position at The Salvation Army Golden State Division?
Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW :
The objective of the Mental Health and Wellness Associate is to collaborate with the Nurse for the day-to-day wellness of campers and staff and to aid in the Health Care center for the care and supervision of staff and campers. The Mental Health and Wellness Associate will also work closely with the Nurse for the daily tasks both in and out of the Health Care Center. Handing out medications to campers and staff, visiting with campers and staff throughout the week, identifying any “red flag” mental health issues, providing basic first aid, and assisting camp staff who may be struggling with correcting camper misbehaviors.
COMPENSATION :
- Weekly salary starts at $600
- Room and board included
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.
QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
This job description should also identify the essential functions of the job, including any physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, and other abilities essential to fulfilling the job.
ADA Statement :
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will :
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Salary : $600
