Assistant Director of Community Care

Position Summary: 

The Assistant Director of Community Care is licensed and certified to deliver best-practice, trauma-informed care to children, teens, and young adults with mental and behavioral health challenges. The position is responsible for building a vibrant Jewish community by providing culturally competent and inclusive mental, emotional, social, and physical health services, overseeing camper and staff care, and the well-being of the diverse BB Camp community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working closely, training, developing relevant strategies, and communicating with parents, staff, and campers on issues related to mental, emotional, social, and health (MESH), including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationship issues, emotional regulation, social skills, and group dynamics to ensure a positive and successful camper experience. Duties include recruitment, screening, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, counseling, training, patient education, case management, reporting, record keeping, and information collection. 

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or special education preferred.  Oregon licensed and registered mental health clinician in good standing with their board welcomed. 
• A minimum of two years’ youth mental health experience required. 
• Experience in Jewish camping or similar non-profit work. 
• Work effectively with and understand the Jewish community and Jewish values, focusing on children, teens, and young adults. 
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including group facilitation, training, and presentations. 
• Proven leadership skills, and ability to apply them. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with several stakeholders (parents, counselors, unit supervisors, medical staff, camp administration, etc.)  
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. 
• Proven experience with program development and implementation. 
• Prioritizes inclusivity within the work that is produced. 
• Ability to be flexible and manage change. 
• Excel at computer-based platforms and related technology, including but not limited to telehealth and databases. 

Essential functions:

• Assist in developing and implementing a strategy for the recruitment of new campers and the retention of current campers, including in-direct and direct outreach and communication with prospective and current families; travel may be necessary. 
• Assist in developing and implementing a strategy for the recruitment of new Community Care and Wellness Center staff and the retention of current staff, including in-direct and direct outreach and communication with prospective and current staff; travel may be necessary. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of mental and behavioral health policies and practices.  
• Work closely, train, develop relevant strategies, and communicate with parents, staff, and campers on issues related to mental, emotional, physical, and social health, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, relationship issues, emotional regulation, and social skills to ensure a successful camp experience.  
•  Provide direct counseling to campers and staff as appropriate and needed. 
•  Conduct general and mental health intake screening process for all campers, with comprehensive intake and planning implemented for campers with identified mental and behavioral health needs. 
• Develop Individualized Camper Plans (ICP) for overnight campers and work with summer staff to ensure implementation of each ICP. 
• When possible, consult serve as MESH resource for BB Day Camps Directors and families, and guide BB Day Camps team in developing ICPs for day campers. 
• Assist in developing and implementing additional camp programs focused on wellness and MESH. 
• Track and maintain data, documenting the needs and evaluating the care of all campers with significant mental health needs. 
• Supervise all programs on Camp related specifically to campers with MESH needs. 
• Work with Camp staff team to ensure daily welfare of campers and the resolution of all camper-related issues. 
• Coordinate and deliver best-practice staff trainings on MESH-related topics, including mental health crisis support. 
• Supervise, support, and evaluate the Community Care and Wellness Center team, including regular supervisory meetings. 
• Mentor and assist Unit Heads, Counselors, and Specialists in Inclusion and MESH practices and approaches, including behavior, MESH needs management, and accommodations of campers by their caretakers. 
• Assist in creating and implementing staff activities and trainings around Camper Care to promote professional development, personal growth, and a positive staff community and culture. 
• Communicate with parents before, during, and after each summer, sharing updates, problem-solving together, and enabling long-term success for campers. 
• Collaborate with families to promote access to mental health care and the well-being of campers beyond the camp experience.  Build enthusiasm for and referrals to community resources, such as Jewish-affiliated community programs, medical clinics, schools, and other educational institutions. 
• Create engagement and learning opportunities for families in the Jewish Community who have children with MESH needs and behavioral challenges. 
• Ensure compliance with grants and contracts with various funders with varied guidelines, rules, programs, and reporting requirements; Report and track all grants related to MESH.  
• Oversee Wellness Center operations, volunteers, and staff. 
• Support and collaborate with the Wellness and MESH Committees to establish protocols and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Responsible for all camper Forms, ensuring all campers have completed and submitted all Forms prior to campers’ arrival. (review and create MESH & wellness forms for campers and staff) 
• Educate parents and families about the importance of success planning and how their child will be cared for at camp.