Inclusion Manager - Camp Chi
JCC Chicago
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Job Summary:
At JCC Chicago, we are focused on growing good kids, building communities, and educating ourselves on the past to make a difference for the future. The largest JCC in North America, JCC Chicago offers a life-affirming journey that builds on the richness and power of Jewish values and continues to reimagine them for a more connected, inspired community.
The Inclusion Manager, Camp Chi works under the direct supervision of the Community Care Manager of Camp Chi and JCC Manager of Inclusion to lead the agency's efforts in creating a culture of welcoming and inclusion for people of all abilities at our JCC Chicago Camp Chi Overnight Camp. The Inclusion Manager will work closely with Camp Chi leadership and families to ensure campers needing additional services are provided with appropriate support for an amazing summer camp experience. The Inclusion Manager will evaluate, plan, implement, and oversee new and continuing inclusion initiatives and programs.
Summer Months (June into August):
Reside in Lake Delton at Camp Chi. Work directly with and supervise Camp Chi inclusion staff. Provide training, along with the rest of the Chi team, for the inclusion team, foster relationships between campers and their staff members, and work with the village staff to ensure proper inclusion. Communicate with and update parents of inclusion campers on their campers' progress and about any challenges that may arise.
Off-Season Months (September to May):
Work with the Manager of Inclusion and Community Care Manager on the intake process of any campers participating in our inclusion program. Create relationships with families and stay up to date on campers' development throughout the school year. Connect with teachers, social workers, and other important members of campers' care team during the school year. Create individual camper plans that will be shared with staff to support each camper most successfully.
JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers programs for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to foster relationships, build our community, and create connections that will enable our mission to reach a larger impact. We welcome you to join us in building your career, as we build a stronger community.
Key areas of responsibility:
Vision & Leadership
Inclusion Programming
Key Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements:
Days/Hours/%Travel:
Direct Reports (titles and FTE%):
Inclusion Counselors- Seasonal
Inclusion Floaters- Seasonal
Job Category:
Professional exempt, salaried
Education Qualifications:
Previous Experience:
Other Requirements:
$60000
Our GPS is set to J.
We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose.
With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in very life we touch.
Led by our dynamic and forward-thinking Executive Team, JCC Chicago enriches lives and builds community through vibrant, meaningful experiences. We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose. With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in every life we touch.
JCC Chicago is the largest JCC system in North America, with more than 500 staff in over 13 diverse locations across the metropolitan area. Our core program offerings include Early Childhood Education, Children and Family Engagement Programs, J at School, Sports & Recreation, Aquatics, Arts & Ideas, Day Camps and Overnight Camp.