Social Work: Support Supervisor, New Country Day Camp at The Educational Alliance Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

27.5

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Special education, Staff supervision, Crisis management, Disability-inclusive model, Trauma-informed care, Individualized camper plans, Behavior management, Restorative approach, Leadership, Communication, Problem-solving, Mentoring, Inclusive education

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

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. New Country Day Camp is an 8-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers. We are seeking experienced Social Work: Support Supervisors. 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. Support Supervisors will work part time during pre-camp (April-June) and transition to full-time during camp program (June-August). RESPONSIBILITIES Camper Care * Work directly with families, supervisor, and NCDC leadership to create Individualized Camper Plans (ICPs) for campers who require additional support * Beginning in April, conduct virtual and/or in-person intakes with new NCDC camp families and their camper(s) * Update ICPs for returning campers on specified caseload * Train supervisees (Support Specialists) how to use and implement ICPs for camper success * Observe and check-in with Support Specialists and individual campers as needed throughout the day * Be available for crisis management for all NCDC 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 * Ensure that all campers who benefit from additional support have plans set in place to support them on the bus ride to/from camp 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 – 6 Support Specialists, 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 QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required. Some graduate experience or Master’s Degree 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 in April working virtually with families to create and update ICPs, and can attend all days of hybrid staff orientation and in-person camp starting in early June through August 19th. Limitations and Disclaimers The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. EEO Info Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org [https://edalliance.org]

Responsibilities

The Support Supervisor is responsible for creating and implementing individualized camper plans and providing direct support for neurodivergent campers. They also lead, train, and evaluate a team of Support Specialists to ensure a safe and inclusive camp environment.