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Job Title: Camp Inclusion Specialist

Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Overnight Camp Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $75/day, includes room and board

Organization Overview:

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Founded in 1910, our comprehensive programs start with early intervention at the elementary level, bridges the learning gap for middle school, and helps students thrive and plan for bright futures during high school. During the schoolyear, Camp Fire works in partnership with dozens of schools in the Metro Area. During the summer months, we offer summer camps in the Portland metro area and at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. Our programs directly serve over 3,000 kids ages 5-18 each year across an eight-county area, including the greater Portland metro region. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for coordinating our inclusion plans for camper, staff, and families. This includes reviewing camper information, connecting with camp families, and developing resource and action plans to support all campers, staff, and families. This position will work closely with healthcare and leadership to determine necessary accommodations, trainings, or resources required to create an inclusive camp environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
Collaborates with Camp Director on pre- camp training planning and facilitation as well as targeted coaching for staff throughout summer. Topics including but not limited to: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Behavior Management, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Prior to each session, reads and reviews incoming camper and staff intake forms to identify specific needs of individuals, follows up with families or staff about available resources and suggested support systems, create Camper Accessibility/Assistance Plans, ensure camp leadership and direct service staff aware of support plan.
Assist healthcare and management team with check-in, check-out, Covid-19 protocols, daily staff meetings, weekly clean-up, end-of-summer shut down, and other management tasks as needed.

Job Duties:

Acts as a member overall staff; is encouraged to become part of our community, including having a presence during day & evening programming, eating meals in the dining hall and building relationships with the campers and staff.
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, families, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Prior to start of camp review camper files and engage with families to determine resources needed including but not limited to: virtual or in-person camp tours prior to session, creation of Camp Accessibility/Assistance Plans, 1-on-1 assistance, facilitating pre-camp communication between families and direct-service staff.
Train/coach staff to ensure understanding and implementation of CAPs including program adaptations, safety plans, and behavior management suggestions. Make sure all relevant staff have information needed to provide programming and support throughout session.
Maintains records and reports of communication and CAPs as required.
Work with kitchen staff and Camp Director to ensure dietary restrictions are accommodated, and that food allergies are known by all kitchen staff and direct service staff.
Connect parents/families/care takers to local resources that could be of assistance (LGBTQ+ youth groups and resource centers, organizations for youth with disabilities, food pantries, clothing closets, affordable childcare options, counseling services, etc.).
Ensures availability to staff for both structured and informal, as-needed support.
Regularly communicate with Camp Director about program issues, safety needs, and other support-related updates.
Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for All Camp Staff:

Abide and apply the personnel and program policies of the camp.
Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of camp facilities, equipment, and grounds including Covid-19 safety protocols, weekly and end-of-summer cleaning and pack-up.
Observe good health habits, including sufficient sleep, good hygiene, reasonable eating habits and cooperation with the Medical Staff and Camp Director in case of illness.
Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Attend pre-camp training and regular on-site staff meetings throughout the summer
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
Support the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and projects a positive image of Camp Fire.
Follow all safety guidelines including the completion of accident/incident reports as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Relational Skills:

Open to receiving feedback and making on-going program adjustments.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Culturally responsive with a passion for developing youth to achieve their full potential.
Ability to implement a racial equity lens in the delivery of youth programming.
Ability to lead and motivate others.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience.
Be a positive role model for youth and adults at all times.
Maintain integrity by following through on responsibility and by accepting and abiding by decisions regarding program and policy in a positive manner.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience facilitating or participating in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Trauma-Informed Care, and/or advanced behavior management trainings preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills:

Job requires some specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, word processing, communication by e-mail and using scheduling software.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to assess problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and seek supervisory support when necessary. Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions. Ability to manage several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

This position requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, First Aid & CPR certification and completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse online training.

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Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to traverse varied terrain over the 60 acres of main camp, be stationary for prolonged periods, gather supplies from various heights and locations. In compliance with covid-19 protocols, employees are asked to wear a face mask when not actively consuming food/beverage.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Commitment:

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff.

Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.