BBYO Camp Social Worker

Various Locations

• Perlman Summer* * Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability *
• Location: Lake Como, Pennsylvania
• Work Commitment:
• ILTC: Sunday, June 21 – July 13, 2026
• Kallah: Sunday, July 12 – August 3, 2026
• Perlman Summer*: Sunday, June 21 – August 3, 2026

Responsible for monitoring the emotional well-being of all participants and staff.

• →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

• →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

• 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 is not an agent, partner, or employee of BBYO. Position is an independent contract role. 

For more information, please contact Sabrina at smoore@bbyo.org  or call 202-857-6549.

To apply for this position, please go to – www.bbyo.org/careers.

Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW, LCSW, LICSW), Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), or Related Field. Candidate must hold active license. Experience working with children/adolescents.