Job #26483

Date Posted: 1 May, 2026

Openings Available

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Position Description

BBYO Camp Social Worker

Location: Lake Como, Pennsylvania

BBYO is looking for a licensed mental health professional to join us at camp (ILTC) this summer from June 21–July 13, 2026. This is a meaningful opportunity to support teens in a dynamic, engaging camp leadership environment while being part of an incredible community.

About BBYO

BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at: bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer.

International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) is a 19-day program designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position-holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. ILTC is expected to reach 200 teens.

General Responsibility: To identify and meet participant needs:

• Review each participant’s profile and help staff to plan for participants’ needs
• Observe all participants and follow up on any potential issues
• Assist with camp adjustment issues and separation anxiety
• Provide support to staff as they deal with participant behavior such as aggression, homesickness, teasing, or bullying
• Be alert to issues that may arise from pre-existing family situations such as recent death, divorce, or serious illness in the family
• Consult with staff as they work with children with diagnosed disorders
• Work closely with the camp nurse to monitor the overlap of the physical and emotional wellbeing of participants.
• Be available to all staff regarding any issue surrounding a participant or the bunk group
• Meet with individual teens or bunk groups when necessary
• Work with appropriate staff to develop strategies for success for teens in need
• Contact parents to discuss participants when necessary
• Be available to respond to crisis situations
• Be available and present to teens and staff throughout the camp day
• Supervise Camper Support Specialist when the position exists
• In matters of concern regarding teen behavior, inform the Site Director and Senior Director of Wellness and Inclusion.
• Physical requirements include:
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
  • Ability to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects
  • Heavy visual acuity required performing such activities as preparing and analyzing data and figures, using computers and reading

General Responsibility: Staff Training and Supervision

• Plan and implement relevant staff training sessions during Staff Training and as needed throughout the summer
• Assist Leadership Team, Educators, Leadership Staff, and Madrichim/Counselors to understand the needs of their teens
• Assist staff in creating an environment where the teen feels emotionally supported and physically safe
• Train staff on relevant mental, emotional, spiritual health challenges
• Teach staff methods for providing opportunities for the teen to achieve success
• Teach staff appropriate methods of dealing with teen behavioral issues
• Provide emotional support to staff and monitor staff morale

Additional Expectations:

• Be available for pre-camp conversation and pre-camp planning
• Participate in Staff Training
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff trainings, meetings, and supervisory conferences
• Attend meetings with nurse(s) and Site Director
• Meet regularly with Madrichim/Counselors to discuss any participant, bunk or staff concerns
• Meet regularly with Site Director to discuss ongoing issues
• Communicate in a manner that is respectful of others
• Be a positive, contributing member of the Leadership Team.
• Assume all other responsibilities and perform whatever duties are necessary to assure the efficient and successful operation of the Division.
• Communicate regularly with Senior Director of Wellness and Inclusion

Position Requirements

• Candidates must be licensed and have a minimum of 2 years with direct service in the field.
• Position is not an agent, partner, or employee of BBYO. Position is an independent contract role.

Industries

camp, Mental Health, Nonprofit – Social Services