Support Coordinator

The Support Coordinator provides support to campers who may have non-medical needs such as mental health or behavioural needs and homesickness. Collaborating with the parents/caregivers, camper, and cabin leaders, they develop and help implement a support plan for the greatest possibility of a successful week at camp. They will be the first point of contact if a camper requests to call home. They are also a support for staff who may need help with their cabin, or support with personal mental and emotional health.  Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and hold a current First Aid CPR-C & AED (or willing to obtain).  Preference is given to those who have experience in providing similar care or are in a related field of study (such as youth care worker, social work, or education).

Organization

  • The Camper Support Coordinator is responsible directly to the Directors.

  • Support will be offered by First Aid Responder

  • The Camper Support Coordinator position is a 2 month senior support team position + paid training times.

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, or cultural differences.

  • Valid First Aid CPR-C & AED 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 support team meeting.

  • Be involved and take leadership roles in staff meetings, one-on-ones, and community groups.

  • Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh community.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

  • Provide tools and strategies for staff to know how to work in situations with their specific camper(s).

  • 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.

  • Assist in placing campers with qualified and capable cabin-leaders each week.

  • Come alongside campers with higher needs when a cabin or program staff need to focus on duties elsewhere.

  • Facilitate phone calls between campers and parents/guardians due to homesickness or emotional need.

  • Create resources that can be used by staff and campers independently.

  • Accurately document incidents reports.

  • Assist the First Aid Responder with medical incidents as needed and to cover their responsibilities for one hour each day.

  • Support staff in maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health while working at camp.

  • Serve in whatever other capacities that are seen fit.

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 in partnership with Directors.

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