Lead Social Worker

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,060 - 55,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included during camp season

Housing included during camp season

Flexible hours starting June 2026

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is hiring a Lead Social Worker for their Sababa Beachaway location in Virginia Beach. This in-person role focuses on ensuring the emotional, social, and spiritual health of campers.

The successful candidate will manage camper support systems and respond to mental health crises while maintaining strong relationships with families. Candidates should possess a passion for youth development, along with the preferred qualifications in clinical or counseling backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in youth development, camping, or education.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Detail-oriented and organized, experienced managing camper data.

Responsibilities

• Implement camper support systems for physical and emotional health.
• Provide outreach to campers’ home support network as needed.
• Respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support.

Skills

Clinical or counseling background

Experience in youth development

Proficient in Google apps

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lead Social Worker

Location: Sababa Beachaway, Virginia Beach, VA (in-person)

Position Summary: The Lead Social Worker will maintain Sababa Beachaway’s emotional, social, and spiritual health initiatives, ensuring strong support systems for campers and staff. The role includes supervising a second social worker or other mental health provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage camper support systems to ensure physical, social and spiritual health of campers and counselors.
• Collect and review camper intake information prior to camp start to develop behavioral plans and contracts where appropriate.
• Provide outreach to campers’ home support network (e.g., psychologists, social workers) as needed.
• Respond to mental health crises, providing immediate support and de‑escalation.
• Debrief and provide guidance to campers and staff after crises or traumatic events; follow up with camper families in coordination with the Camper Care Director.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers regarding camper needs and progress.
• Record mental health interventions, successes, and challenges in the camp data management system.
• Collaborate with the medical team to support campers needing medical procedures or behavioral support.
• Serve as a resource to campers, parents, and staff regarding MESSH challenges, fostering an environment for growth.
• Provide support and be an emotional resource to counselors, specialists, and group leaders to problem‑solve issues.
• Maintain open discussions regarding camper growth or challenges with parents and leadership.
• Review camper care logs and ensure appropriate follow‑up with counselors, health team and others.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, providing excellent customer service and ensuring positive engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Clinical or counseling background, licensure, or training in child/adolescent development, mental health, or wellness strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in youth development, camping, education, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Passion for youth development and education; excitement about camp life.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development, mental health, and camper care, and ability to create supportive systems.
• Detail‑oriented and organized, experienced managing camper data and forms.
• Proficient in Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
• Experience mentoring, supervising and training staff.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach hands and arms for prolonged periods, perform manual labor indoors and outdoors, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, crouching or overhead reach.

Compensation & Benefits

• $3,500 – $5,000 per month depending on experience; pro‑rated during part‑time months.
• Meals and housing included during camp season.
• Full‑time in‑person position from June 16 through August 3, 2026; part‑time starting June 2026 (flexible hours).

Camp Dates

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026.