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Camp Counselors work under direct supervision of the Unit Leader to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by delivering a safe, fun and enriching summer camp program that helps Camp Felix campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits.

Duties Include:

• Supervising campers during all activities, meals, shower time, and lights out. Participating in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible (i.e. arts & crafts, sports, hiking, dance, music, theater, swimming, etc).
• Helping campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care.
• Utilizing positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School or GED diploma preferred, not required.
• Ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience working with children in some professional capacity (education setting, childcare facility, afterschool programs, recreation, instruction, etc)
  • Experience working in summer camps (day camp or sleepaway) and knowledge of the issues/needs of children involved in the child welfare system preferred
  • A strong desire to positively impact the lives of children and youth and serve as a positive role model for children and youth

The Camp Felix Social Worker works under direct supervision of the Camp Director to provide mental health services to campers and help them deal with any issues/crises while at camp. Residing on-site while camp is in session, this position helps ensure the mental well-being of Camp Felix staff, campers, and their families.

Duties Include:

• Providing individual counseling as needed to campers and respond to crises/emergencies that may arise as a result of camper behavioral/emotional problems.
• Assisting with camp adjustment issues and the separation anxieties of parents and campers; help campers adjust to the camp environment.
• Consulting with and guiding staff as they deal with children with diagnosed disorders such as, but not limited to, ADD, ADHD. OCD, Eating Disorders, Oppositional/Defiant Disorder, Bi-Polar, etc.
• Participating in training of staff and lead appropriate workshops for staff about various mental health issues affecting children and youth.
• Working closely with the camp Health Director to monitor the overlap of the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers.

Requirements Include:

• MSW degree required
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience with children, teens and their families required, preferably in child welfare setting. Must have some knowledge of the child welfare system.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to form strong working relationships with other staff in a short period of time.
• Must be able to connect with children and youth who are involved in the child welfare system and quickly assess the children who will need the most attention.
• Must be able to utilize best practices to protect the mental health and wellbeing of him/herself, other staff, and the campers.