DescriptionDEPARTMENT: CAMP GIFFORD POSITION TITLE: COUNSELING STAFF LEADER STATUS: SEASONAL, FULL TIME SUPERVISOR: Camp Business Manager MISSION STATEMENT The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. SCOPE OF POSITION: The Counseling Staff Leader is a guide and trainer for summer camp counselors and is responsible for the conduct and behavior of counselors. They are also a spiritual mentor for counselors and must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have a passion for working with children ages 7-12. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: High School graduate, some college preferred Must have summer camp counselor experience Self-motivation, good communication, and people skills are also necessary Experience working with children preferred Experience supervising others KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Possess good leadership skills Possess good verbal and written communication skills Be able to pass a child safety background check Be detail oriented and well organized Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure Counselors conduct themselves appropriately and carry out their assigned duties Hold mid-week devotions with your counselors Ensure counselors are holding adequate nightly devotions with their campers Provide mentorship and assist counselors when issues arise Meet with your counselors frequently to disseminate information, provide feedback, and debrief camping sessions Maintain open lines of communication with counselors and supervisors. Be the intermediary between the other Program Staff and your counselors. Correct inappropriate behavior and remind counselors of the correct approach. Report counselor's unwillingness to correct unsafe/inappropriate behavior. Fulfill counselor duties in the absence of a counselor or as required by program needs Ensure night watch is being done properly Work actively with the Program Staff to quickly resolve any issues of concern GENERAL DUTIES: Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings Follow all policies and procedures Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead Operate a telephone and computer Lift up to 25 lbs. Understand verbal and written information Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. COVID-19: "The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety meas