Wellness Supervisor

The Wellness Supervisor is responsible for the implementation and health services of mental, emotional, and social health services at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property.

This position is responsible for providing daily, on-call, and weekly wellness services for campers, working in tandem with the health supervisor to provide whole body health at camp.

Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team.

A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range :

• $576 - $620 / week  plus food and lodging (valued at $200) Dates : end of May- early August (exact dates TBD)   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities Participate as an active member of the camp staff team within all aspects of camp program.
• Work with leadership supervisors, health team, leadership director, and executive director to provide wellness care for all persons within camp program.
• Provide daily health / wellness screenings of campers.
• Communicate and advise staff on accommodations to provide for special medical / health / wellness considerations.
• Maintain constant professional communication in partnership with leadership director to caregivers regarding the mental and emotional health care and services provided to campers.
• Provide support and oversight in routine and emergency health procedures in consultation with the executive camp director and in keeping with established guidelines.
• Provide a comfortable, soothing, and caring environment and space for all people.
• Encourage self-care among campers and staff by communicating needs, taking breaks, utilizing rest times, mindfulness strategies, and advocating for mental, and emotional health.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, organization, care, maintenance, and inventory of assigned areas.
• Responsible for the inventory, filling and contents of ‘wellness kits' and / or various resources needed.
• Program Responsibilities Provide to campers wellness, mindfulness, ‘Popsicles of Positivity’, and team building programs, with a focus on self-care, positivity, kindness, empathy, and JEDI practices.
• Assist with the implementation of general camp program for campers during overnight, troop day, and family camp sessions.
• Camper Leadership & Supervision In conjunction with the leadership supervisors, provide care and supervision for all cases of mental illness, emotional support, neurodivergent persons, and special considerations of campers.
• At all times, act ‘in loco parentis’ regarding the wellness services for all campers in overnight camp sessions.
• Accountable for assuring campers receive quality wellness health care.
• Staff Leadership & Supervision In conjunction with the leadership supervisors, provide support to staff seeking help / assistance in areas of mental, emotional, and social health.
• Aid staff when reports of child abuse / neglect are made and contacting county due to the reporting of child abuse / neglect.
• Provide resources as assigned regarding mental health, wellness practices, homesickness prevention & support, behavioral and special considerations, bullying / aggressive behavior, and guidance (discipline) strategies.
• Provide mental health first aid advice according to procedures.
• Administration Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
• Accountable for the documentation, review, and submission of all reports / situations, occurrences due to mental / emotional / social health issues.
• Participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
• Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
• Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & care are positive and appropriate.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, CampMinder, Office365, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
• PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work and support plans are developed with the Leadership Director in conjunction with camp strategic plan, budget, and policies.
• Provide and / or support camp-wide emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
• Provide and / or support camp-wide health practices in conjunction with the health team.
• Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and director staff.
• Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
• GSCO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS   Education and / or Formal Training  Higher education at college / university or equivalent professional experience.

Must have current OR willingness to obtain the following certifications :

2miles / day over uneven and unpaved terrain.