Job Information
Educational Alliance, Inc. Social Worker: Support Supervisor – New Country Pride Camp in New York, New York
New Country Pride Camp is a unique, five-week program specifically for LGBTQ+ kids and kids from LGBTQ+ families. NCPC campers and staff will experience all our classic New Country Day Camp activities like swimming and art, plus participate in specialized programming designed to help them build community and investigate what it means to be LGBTQ+ in the world today. New Country Pride Camp is a division of New Country Day Camp that operates M – F, 8:00am – 5:00pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCPC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers
New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We maintain a proud legacy as a Jewish camp comprised of a multicultural community, representing and celebrating the heartbeat of NYC. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Support Program Manager, Support Supervisors play a pivotal role in coordinating and supervising our disability-inclusive model that provides extra support to campers with additional social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs (includes diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADD/ADHD, mood or anxiety disorders, sensory processing issues, etc.). Support Supervisors ensure that all campers can experience the joy of camp in the most inclusive, least restrictive environment possible.
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
Direct client group: NCPC campers who require additional support & their families
Directly supervises: 3 Support & Inclusion Counselors
Will act as a task manager for group counselors when necessary[SA1]
Will collaborate closely with NCPC Leadership staff, other Support Supervisors and Program Specialists
Directly supervised by Support Program Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Camper Care
Work directly with families, supervisor, and NCDC leadership to create Individualized Camper Plans (ICPs) for campers in NCPC who require additional support
Beginning in April, conduct virtual and/or in-person intakes with new NCPC camp families and their camper(s)
Update ICPs for returning campers on specified caseload
Train supervisees (Support & Inclusion Counselors) how to use and implement ICPs for camper success
Observe and check-in with Support & Inclusion Counselors and individual campers as needed throughout the day
Be available for crisis management for all NCPC campers throughout the camp season
Utilizing disability-inclusion and trauma-informed care as a lens for all aspects of camper experience (e.g., assessing activities and providing necessary support to ensure a camper’s success)
Logistics and Communications
Attend pre-camp meetings with families and/or staff as needed
Communicate with parents as needed through the camp season, including being available via phone and email until 6:30pm nightly
Compose and send families individual camper highlights (Rose Communications) weekly
Communicate and effectively partner as needed with Division Supervisors, Aquatics Staff, and Program staff regarding camper needs and concerns
Leadership and Staff Supervision
As a member of the NCDC Head Staff, model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times
Be present at all days of orientation, camp, and staff meetings during the camp season
Proactively problem-solve and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals
Train, observe, and evaluate a staff of 3 Support & Inclusion Counselors, who are assigned 2-3 campers that require additional support. They offer extra support to the group as a whole & are fully briefed on the ICPs for campers in their group.
Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of NCDC
Learn and implement NCDC’s restorative approach to supervision and behavior management, including regular check-ins and evaluations for supervisees
Partner respectfully with the Division Supervisor on crisis management using a restorative approach, working to provide the proper supports for campers within the division
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge
Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Social Work, Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field required.
Previous experience working with LGBTQ+ youth strongly preferred.
Experience as a leader in an inclusive, educational setting, or similar experience.
Background in elementary and/or special education, social work, or relevant setting
Previous supervisory experience.
Can begin minimal part-time work starting in March working (remotely and/or in-person) with families to create and update ICPs
Can attend all days of staff orientation (weeknights and some weekend days in June) and in-person camp (June 27th to July 26th).
Role Key Competencies
Inclusivity
Team Player
Communication
Problem Solving
Initiative
EEO Info
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.