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Camp Social Worker - Summer 2025 (Seasonal)
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Principal Responsibilities:

The JCC of Central NJ seeks a certified School Counselor, Social Worker, or Psychologist to join our camper care team to provide social-emotional guidance and support to staff, campers and their families. The camp Mental Emotional Social Health (MESH) Director is responsible for providing emotional support and strategies to guide staff and campers around conflict resolution, social skills, engagement, emotional regulation, and any other mental health challenges that arise in the camp setting including assessing risk and the need for additional professional help. Occasional off-campus travel and overnights may be required in an emergent situation. This is a seasonal, full-time, overtime exempt position supervised by the Director of Inclusion and Diversity.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend and participate in pre-camp staff trainings
Support children and staff in transitioning to the camp environment
Offer emotional support and guidance to individual campers and camper groups
Provide emotional support and guidance to individual staff and groups of staff
Consult with staff about individual camper and group challenges
Work with staff on conflict resolution and social skills
Provide direct support and strategies to campers and staff as needed
Proactively incorporate skills and strategies to contribute to a positive camp environment
Respond to concerns of parents in conjunction with our Camper Care Team
Participate in camp activities and be an involved member of the staff
Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
Be a leader and represent our camp values
Be present and engaging during camp program hours of 8:00am-4:30pm

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology with a minimum of 3 years practical experience with children, young adults and/or families
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Ability to lead and deescalate during challenging situations and behaviors
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
Ability to accept guidance and feedback and make immediate changes
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a variety of camp settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Handle With Care certification preferred but not required

Physical Demands:

Work outside for 8 hours in summer weather across a varying terrain
Potential lifting, bending, sitting on floor, walking, running throughout the camp day
Stand and walk most of the day moving from activity to activity, and group to group

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Central NJ's mission is to educate, enrich and empower our community - from generation to generation.

Our Vision is: In our community, with our community for our community.

As a Jewish Community Center, we are grounded in Jewish values and traditions and believe in fostering inclusion, creating connections and ensuring continuity for our community.