Camper Support Coordinator
Remuneration
The Camper Support Coordinator position is an 8 week program support team position.
This position starts at (Tier 3) $450/week + room and board
Qualifications:
An active relationship with Jesus.
Some understanding of camp ministry (in general).
Experience in working with children and youth with behavioural or physical exceptionalities, mental health needs, gender and sexuality diversity, and/or cultural differences.
Valid First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain.
Mental Health care training is preferred but not required.
Expectations
Adhere to the Camp Kadesh Staff Manual and the MPSM Code of Conduct
Attend weekly planning meeting.
Be involved and take leadership roles in staff meetings, leadership clusters, one-on-ones, and community groups.
Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh community
Responsibilities
To work alongside the First Aid Responder to educate cabin leaders and skill leaders about complexities their camper may be facing because of a known exceptionality.
To provide tools and strategies for staff to know how to work in situations with their specific camper(s).
To work with the Office Administrator to create a database of campers who need support and to document strategies used with these campers for future support.
To assist in placing campers with qualified and capable cabin-leaders each week.
To assist staff through abuse disclosures.
To come alongside campers with higher needs when a cabin or program staff need to focus on duties elsewhere.
To facilitate phone calls between campers and parents/guardians due to homesickness, emotional need, or the desire to go home.
To create resources that can be used by staff and campers independently.
To accurately document incidents reports.
To assist the First Aid Responder with medical incidents as needed and to cover their responsibilities for one hour each day.
To support staff in maintaining mental and physical health while working at camp.
To serve in whatever other capacities that are seen fit.
Organization/Authority
This position retains authority:
To remove staff from situations for a camper or staff’s benefit in partnership with Directors
To approve a camper going home
To support the Directors and Co-ordinators in staff direction
Supervision:
This position will report directly to the Camp Director unless otherwise specified.
Support will be offered by the Leadership and Discipleship Director.