Vaccinated Male students needed to mentor young people touched by addiction.
JFCS is running a camp for children ages 9-12 who have been affected by the substance abuse of a loved one. The camp will take place on six different weekends (one every other month) over the course of a year. There will be professional social workers on staff to provide counseling, but much of the schedule over the weekends will be filled with traditional camp activities like hiking and arts & crafts.
We’re looking for college students to join us for a minimum of four of the weekends, mentoring and connecting with the campers. Mentors will be staying overnight in the cabins with the kids (as a camp counselor would), and must pass child abuse clearances and a criminal background check, and will be paid $500 for each weekend. This is a great opportunity for someone who cares about kids and wants to make a difference in their lives while making some extra money and having a great time doing fun camp activities. I’ve attached a flyer with details.
POSITION TITLE: Camp Mariposa Mentor Non-Exempt Position
MAJOR DUTIES: The Camp Mariposa mentors under the supervision of the Camp Mariposa Program Supervisor and Clinical Director. This position provides community-based services to campers enrolled in the Camp Mariposa program. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently and as part of the Camp Mariposa team:
Activities Mentor:
· Facilitate outdoor camp group activities and provide support to campers as needed.
All Mentors:
· Work with youth throughout the camp weekend, providing positive behavioral intervention, and participating in camp activities.
· Be present throughout the camp weekend from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, including sleeping in a cabin with youth and being available as needed throughout the night. Breaks will be assigned in accordance to Pennsylvania State labor laws.
· Work as part of a team with volunteers, mentors, and program supervisors.
· Understand your role as a mandatory reporter and follow agency procedures to fulfill this role (will provide training).
· Make a year-long commitment to Camp and be able to attend 4 out of the 6 camp weekends per year.
· Be available in between camp weekends for additional daytime activities to ensure continuity of care for campers.
· Be able to participate in virtual programing as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
