What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Clinician position at The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod?
Are you ready to have fun this summer and make a difference? Are you looking for a rewarding seasonal position while being outdoors all day? Would you describe yourself as an honest, respectful, caring, and responsible individual? Are you experienced working with children? Are you available from end of June through August? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then you might be the one we’re looking for!
$500 Sign-on Bonus! *The sign-on bonus will be paid out in 2 installments, one at the beginning of employment, and one after working with us for the entirety of the summer. Employee must remain employed with Old Colony YMCA, in order to receive the full sign-on bonus.*
New Grads are welcome to apply.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Create a camp culture of positive mental health, trauma informed care, cultural humility, and behavior management
- Provide on-going training and guidance to front line counselors on how to: minimize common behavior problem and how work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges. Intervene with campers when appropriate to prevent or resolve problems.
- Maintain proper documentation.
- Engage in clinical supervision.
- Be a Mandated Reporter.
- Coordinate with the Camp Director and Clinician, the Camper Support Team including co-leading Tuesday morning team meetings to review the Camper Concern Logs.
- Develop and create individual support plans that recognize the uniqueness and interest of the child and works with team to ensure supports are in place With the Camp Clinician.
- Coordinate the actions or tasks identified in the Camper Support Plan.
- Support the Clinician to act as a liaison to family and/or support systems or collaterals. When directed by Clinician or Director, facilitate communication with families and collaterals to provide updates and to problem solve any challenges. Provide resources when needed.
- Monitor camp groups for behavior trends. Support Camp Counselors and Clinician to facilitate special topic groups as needed.
Job type: Seasonal – 25 hours a week.
Pay: Up to $30 an hour
Schedule: Shifts range Monday to Friday. Flexible schedule available.
