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Camp Director (PT)

Job Details

Job Location

Ashcamp - 10057 Elkhorn Creek - Ashcamp, KY

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Camp Director coordinates all aspects of the Camp Mariposa® program and supervises all program personnel. Camp Mariposa® is a free, weekend overnight camp program for children (9-12) impacted by substance abuse. Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Acts as a Director for the weekend Camp Mariposa Program on a bi-monthly basis, planning, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the program;

• Recruits and retains 30 campers ages 9-12, recruits and retains 10 mentors age 18+, and recruits and retains a Registered Nurse;

• Trains and supervises camp staff, volunteers, and interns;

• Prepares and submits reports as required by camp grants;

• Oversees the intake and screening of program participants;

• Complies with all policies and procedures of WestCare and its funders, and prepares and submits reports as required by WestCare and its funders;

• Acts as a representative of WestCare within the community;

• Cultivates and maintains partnerships that benefit WestCare and the program within the community;

• Attend professional development trainings, meetings and events as applicable;

• Responds to all emergency situations that would necessitate intervention;

• Maintains current knowledge of the state abuse reporting procedures;

• Monitors the program for fidelity to evidence-based components and overall quality;

• Participates in program sustainability efforts;

• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

• 3+ years of experience in a social services setting required;

• 5+ years experience coordinating, managing, and/or monitoring programs serving children and their families preferred;

• Extremely strong computer skills and a proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications required;

• Extensive project management skills (e.g., budget and grant/contract compliance) required;

• Strong goal setting, project planning, organization, and follow-through skills required;

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, clients and families required;

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations required;

• Skilled in conflict resolution required;

• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required;

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously required;

• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required;

• Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct required;

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;

  Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or outdoor setting;

• Travel between multiple locationswillbe required.