Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a part-time or full-time Community Care Manager to join its year-round Camp Team.
About Capital Camps & Retreat Center
Capital Camps & Retreat Center provides transformative Jewish overnight camp and retreat experiences for children, families, and communities across the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to summer camp, the Retreat Center hosts year-round programs for organizations, families, and community groups, serving thousands of participants annually.
The agency’s administrative offices are located in North Bethesda, Maryland, with its camp and retreat center situated in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
Position Overview
Capital Camps is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Care Manager. This role will help foster inclusive and supportive environments within its vibrant Jewish community, where children and staff can thrive emotionally, socially, and physically. It offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of campers and the broader Jewish community.
This position offers a blend of direct care, strategic planning, family partnership, staff supervision, and organizational leadership. The Community Care Manager will have the opportunity to help design systems, coach staff, strengthen inclusion practices, and contribute meaningfully to the long-term growth of Capital Camps’ community care model.
Pre-Camp Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with families to integrate camper needs into the planning process, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates both physical and mental health support within the camp environment.
- Design and implement individualized support plans for campers requiring additional care, ensuring a seamless transition into the camp environment.
- Develop and update camper and staff intake forms, including medical forms, camper profiles, and staff applications.
- Review camper and staff files thoroughly before camp begins, collaborating with parents, medical professionals, and therapists as needed to address individual needs.
- Collaborate with the Atzma’im (inclusion program) Coordinator on camper intake and the placement of Atzma’im staff and supports.
- Collaborate with the Medical Committee and Health Center staff to integrate the latest health trends and standards of care, ensuring that the camp’s approach remains up-to-date and effective in addressing campers’ physical and mental health needs.
- Serve as the point person for recruiting, hiring, supporting, and onboarding Health Center staff during both the hiring process, and procuring necessary supplies for Health Center operations
- Review and reflect on feedback from parents, staff, and campers from previous summers to identify areas of improvement and integrate insights into planning processes for enhanced camp experiences.
- Lead and organize pre-camp staff training sessions, equipping seasonal Yoetzot (licensed social workers, therapists, clinical psychologists, school guidance counselors, and seasoned educators) and other team members with tools and strategies in areas such as:
- Fostering positive social interactions
- Managing challenging behaviors and interpersonal conflicts
- Supporting campers with diverse needs
- Homesickness prevention and response
- Encouraging self-care for staff
In-Camp Responsibilities (Full-Time, Residential)
- Reside on-site at Capital Camps during the summer season to provide hands-on, real-time support to campers and staff.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for social, emotional, and mental health matters, effectively coordinating care and interventions as needed.
- Supervise the Atzma’im Coordinator in implementing ongoing strategies for campers who receive Atzma’im support.
- Supervise the seasonal Yoetzot team, ensuring that their work aligns with the camp’s mission and the needs of the community.
- Conduct ongoing staff training and provide resources to manage evolving challenges and promote a positive camp culture.
- Take an active leadership role in elevating the well-being of seasonal summer staff, partnering with the Year-Round and summer Leadership Team to advance initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being.
- Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, supervising the lead Health Center staff in training, operations, integration into the camp environment, and guaranteeing the team operates efficiently and delivers exceptional care.
Qualifications
- A licensed professional with a background in social work, psychology, counseling, or education (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent preferred).
- Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in a camp, school, or similar setting.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A passion for nurturing and supporting the social, emotional, and mental health of youth and staff.
Additional Information:
- Summer worksite is in Waynesboro, PA.
- Based in North Bethesda, Maryland (Monday–Friday) from September through May
- Collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented team culture
- The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time salary: $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience. For part-time employees, compensation will be prorated based on the agreed-upon schedule and hours worked.
- Comprehensive benefits package (for employees working 30hrs or more per week) including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and transit expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements
- Paid vacation, personal leave, and holidays (including Federal and Jewish holidays)
- Professional development opportunities.
- Camp tuition discounts for cabin-age campers as well as day-care program for children 0-6
- Full room, board and laundry provided during the summer while working on the Waynesboro campus
If you are a compassionate, organized, and collaborative professional who is energized by supporting young people, partnering with families, and strengthening a vibrant Jewish camp community, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates who bring creativity, good judgment, warmth, and a deep commitment to camper and staff well-being.
To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] and tell us why this opportunity interests you.