We are an outdoor camp, located on beautiful, wooded property in Dover, MA. This is an hourly position, 8:15 - 4:15, Monday - Friday, for the camp season*. In addition, the Community Support Advocates are expected to attend/help facilitate 3 or 4 staff meetings on Monday afternoons at Camp and/or evenings at JCC Greater Boston, and may also be expected to work between 1 and 3 additional evenings and/or overnights (meals provided!) over the course of the summer. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience and JCC's internal equity. *The regular camp season begins June 23 and ends August 15 (with the possible option to work the following “9th Week” as well). Orientation takes place (in-person and with different hours) the week of June 16th and ends with Visiting Day (a pre-camp visit for all campers and families to meet staff) on Sunday, June 22. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required (with a Masters or above preferred) in counseling, social work or a related field Experience as a mental health counselor, social worker, school adjustment counselor, or something similar. Experience working with children and teens Experience with children with special needs is helpful and preferred, but not necessarily required Experience working in and/or attending summer camp preferred Skills and Abilities: Leadership skills and ability to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership, while managing situations effectively and diplomatically Models maturity and reliability with the ability to stay playful – exhibiting flexibility, patience, empathy, innovative problem solving and collaboration Shares Camp’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Models a positive, proactive, and kind approach while concentrating on providing children with a pleasant and safe camp experience Possesses ability to manage all situations calmly, effectively, and diplomatically Has a strong desire to make a difference every single day Possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong relationship-building skills Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and/or competing priorities Must be a self-starter who takes initiative Demonstrates a history of superb interpersonal and active listening skills Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in-person, on-site in Dover, Massachusetts Must be able to navigate 70 acres of rugged, uneven and rustic campgrounds independently Comfortable working all or most of the day outdoors or inside without air conditioning Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks etc.) Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.
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Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities. In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment Free or discounted Camp Grossman enrollment for camp employees' children during the weeks worked. Discount prorated based on number of regularly scheduled hours. Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.
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