Camper Support Assistant

SUMMARY

The Assistant Camper support position works in close partnership with the Head of Camper Support to identify and assist campers who require additional support to succeed throughout their camp day. This position is responsible for effective communication with campers, counselors, and parents, ensuring a positive and inclusive summer camp experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review camper information and support a caseload of campers with diverse social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Aid the Head of Camper Support during Orientation week to disseminate camper profiles to Directors and Unit Heads and facilitate the implementation of individualized support plans.
• Offer guidance and troubleshoot solutions for interpersonal needs (camper-to-camper and staff-to-camper).
• Provide intervention in situations where conflicts or behavioral issues arise that cannot be resolved by bunk counselors or division heads.
• Facilitate peer mediation to resolve conflicts.
• Provide informal, non-clinical counseling to both campers and staff, individually and in groups, as necessary.
• Provide positive behavioral support to enhance the camper experience.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding camper needs and progress.
• Create and/or distribute behavior plans for campers and train counselors to ensure they are being used appropriately and consistently.
• Meet daily with the Head of Camper Support to discuss ongoing camper needs and actions taken.
• Document interactions and progress in Camp Minder on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with all camp policies and procedures.
• Play a role in daily transportation at camp.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 22 years of age.
• Graduate-level or higher degree in a mental health-related field (e.g., social work, mental health counseling, psychology, youth psychiatry, family therapy).
• Previous experience working with children in a camp, school, or recreation setting is preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Benefit & Perks: J Camps offers a complimentary family membership to the Jewish Community Center from June through December 2026. Discounts are also available on summer camp up to one camper for free and any additional camper(s) 50% off.