BACKGROUND
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.
Agency Overview:
CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in Rockville, MD, and the camp and retreat center are located in Waynesboro, PA. Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer with children ages eight to 17 on a sprawling renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains. The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 100 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations.
CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp), and JCamp180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation).
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.
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 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.
- 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
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 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.
- Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being.
- Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, including hiring, onboarding, and training new Health Center staff members, ensuring integrated team members into the camp environment.
- Serve as the point person for supporting, onboarding, and supervising Health Center staff during both the hiring process and the summer season, 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.
- Year-round worksite is in North Bethesda, MD.
- The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director.
- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, as well as 403(b) retirement plan with match available.
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, and Jewish/Federal holidays.
COMPENSATION
$60,000 – $70,000 annual full-time salary, commensurate with experience, alongside an attractive and competitive package. Part-time employment available.
NEXT STEPS
If you’re ready to take on this meaningful and impactful role, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for camper care, to Josh Micley, the Camp Director, at [email protected].
Capital Camps is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities to qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law.