Community Care Manager - Capital Camps

GatherDC; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Camp tuition discounts

Job summary

Capital Camps & Retreat Center seeks a Community Care Manager to oversee social, emotional, and mental health support for campers and staff. The role requires residency on-site during the summer season in Waynesboro, PA, with base in North Bethesda, MD for the rest of the year, and offers meaningful impact within a Jewish community setting.

Position can be full-time or part-time, with supervision by the Camp Director.

Qualifications

• Licensed social work, psychology, counseling, or education background required or preferred.
• Experience with children/adolescents in camps, schools, or similar settings.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Collaborative teamwork across disciplines to support wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Reside on-site during summer to provide social, emotional, and mental health support.
• Coordinate care with families, staff, and medical teams for camper well-being.
• Supervise Health Center staff and Atzma’im program supports.
• Lead pre-camp planning, training, and intake processes for campers and staff.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and intake materials.

Skills

LCSW or LPC

Child & adolescent experience

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed social worker (LCSW) or equivalent

Job description

Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a part-time or full-time dedicated and compassionate Community Care Manager to join its year-round Camp Team. This role will help foster inclusive and supportive environments within its vibrant Jewish community, where children and staff can thrive emotionally, socially, and physically. It offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of campers and the broader Jewish community.

Pre-Camp Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with families to integrate camper needs into the planning process, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates both physical and mental health support within the camp environment.
• Design and implement individualized support plans for campers requiring additional care, ensuring a seamless transition into the camp environment.
• Develop and update camper and staff intake forms, including medical forms, camper profiles, and staff applications.
• Review camper and staff files thoroughly before camp begins, collaborating with parents, medical professionals, and therapists as needed to address individual needs.
• Collaborate with the Atzma’im (inclusion program) Coordinator on camper intake and the placement of Atzma’im staff and supports.
• Collaborate with the Medical Committee and Health Center staff to integrate the latest health trends and standards of care, ensuring that the camp’s approach remains up-to-date and effective in addressing campers’ physical and mental health needs.
• Serve as the point person for recruiting, hiring, supporting, and onboarding Health Center staff during both the hiring process, and procuring necessary supplies for Health Center operations.
• Review and reflect on feedback from parents, staff, and campers from previous summers to identify areas of improvement and integrate insights into planning processes for enhanced camp experiences.
• Lead and organize pre-camp staff training sessions, equipping seasonal Yoetzot (licensed social workers, therapists, clinical psychologists, school guidance counselors, and seasoned educators) and other team members with tools and strategies in areas such as:
  • Fostering positive social interactions
  • Managing challenging behaviors and interpersonal conflicts
  • Supporting campers with diverse needs
  • Homesickness prevention and response
  • Encouraging self-care for staff

In-Camp Responsibilities (Full-Time, Residential)

• Reside on-site at Capital Camps during the summer season to provide hands-on, real-time support to campers and staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for social, emotional, and mental health matters, effectively coordinating care and interventions as needed.
• Supervise the Atzma’im Coordinator in implementing ongoing strategies for campers who receive Atzma’im support.
• Supervise the seasonal Yoetzot team, ensuring that their work aligns with the camp’s mission and the needs of the community.
• Conduct ongoing staff training and provide resources to manage evolving challenges and promote a positive camp culture.
• Take an active leadership role in elevating the well-being of seasonal summer staff, partnering with the Year-Round and summer ---Leadership Team to advance initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director and medical team to holistically address camper and staff well-being.
• Oversee all aspects of Health Center operations, supervising the lead Health Center staff in training, operations, integration into the camp environment, and guaranteeing the team operates efficiently and delivers exceptional care.

Qualifications

• A licensed professional with a background in social work, psychology, counseling, or education (LCSW, LPC, or equivalent preferred).
• Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in a camp, school, or similar setting.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for nurturing and supporting the social, emotional, and mental health of youth and staff.

Additional Information

• Summer worksite is in Waynesboro, PA.
• Based in North Bethesda, Maryland (Monday-Friday) from September through May
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented team culture
• The Community Care Manager is supervised by the Camp Director.

Compensation

• Full-time salary: $70,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience. For part-time employees, compensation will be prorated based on the agreed-upon schedule/hours worked
• Comprehensive benefits package (for employees working 30hrs or more per week) including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD coverage, etc
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Paid vacation, personal leave, holiday leave
• Camp tuition discounts for cabin-age campers as well as day-care program for children 0-6