Principal Responsibilities:POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The Director of Camp Kehilla is responsible for planning and administering all camp activities and operations. This position will assist with the growth and care of campers in a fun and nurturing environment. ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Director Responsibilities:
- Partner with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for programs
- Oversee the program's overall performance and success
- Prepare and monitor department budgets
- Plan and execute all program initiatives and report on program outcomes
- Ensure program stays within compliance with agency and legal regulations
- Communicate objectives and outcomes with Senior Leadership and Board when necessary
- Conduct performance reviews and set performance goals for program and team members
- Recommend staffing requirements, recruit and train new team members
- Partner with Human Resources to coach, counsel and discipline team members
- Recommend promotions, transfers and terminations
- Enforce SJJCC policies and procedures
Position Responsibilities:
- Plan and administer tasks regarding camp including launching and tracking registration
- Planning trips, developing programming and activities, family outreach, acting as liaison between the Kehilla Center, Finance and Administrative team, etc.
- Direct and supervise day-to-day operation of Camp Kehilla
- Plan of day to day schedule
- Assist with assessments and enrollment of campers
- Plan and implement of all staff trainings
- Plan and implement open houses and camp clean-up day
- Create and participate in job fairs either in house or at local organizations and schools
- Work with other OPWDD departments during DOH audit and ACA accreditation
- Participate in CPR, first aid, epi pen, and SCIP trainings
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2years supervisory experience preferably working with children in a school or camp environment
- Bachelor's degree
- Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Educator
- Experience working with children with special needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Understanding of OPWDD regulations a plus
- Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills with clients, staff and parents, as well as the ability to speak, read and write effectively.
- Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, resourcefulness and strong attention to detail.
- Able to effectively develop, document and implement behavior management protocols.
- Ability to provide leadership and motivation to staff and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Salary:$25,000 - $35,000
Agency Information: Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale and Camp Kehilla in Wheatley Heights, are the best places to ENRICH yourself, EXPLORE Jewish culture and CONNECT with the community. We provide a comprehensive program based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture, which enriches the lives of all individuals and families in our community. We are a proud beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. For more information, visit us at www.sjjcc.org!