Overview
Cameron Boys Camp for boys is a residential life changing wilderness program located in the Sandhills of NC. Cameron Boys Camp offers the freedom of being outdoors and the structure of small groups with constant, caring supervision. Boys live in groups of ten with three wilderness instructors, called "Chiefs." With the help of their peers and Chiefs, campers learn discipline, positive behavior patterns and self-worth. The heart of the ministry is building a daily partnership and relationship with youth. Wilderness Instructors (chiefs) live with the group in a primitive campsite setting with the purpose of helping troubled youth resolve past issues and current life conflicts while developing healthy relationships and living habits. The chiefs facilitate a group process where problems are resolved as they arise and a caring, helpful environment is developed in the group.
The Christ-centered camp program provides children and their families an opportunity to work out challenges and problems in order to experience healing and reunification. Living in the outdoors year-round, fishing, climbing trees, paddling 200 miles down a river in Florida or Georgia, camping by a lake in North or South Carolina, and backpacking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia - all are part of the camp adventure. Cameron Boys Camp is a licensed, non-public schools.
Applicants should have a passion for Christ and youth. Necessary qualities include a love for the outdoors, enjoys working with others and being part of a team, strong leadership abilities, a willingness to learn and grow, and a positive servant attitude. They should possess strong communication and relational skills and self-initiative.
Salary plus benefits including housing/utilities, medical/dental insurance, paid vacation and retirement program.
SUMMARY
The Wilderness Instructor must demonstrate the agency's purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. The Wilderness Instructor works as a team member and oversees the day to day activities of the campers. These activities relate to maintaining individual and group relationships at the assigned areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Minimum of 21 years of age.
*Minimum high school diploma plus two year degree, or 60 hours of college credit, and/or equivalent of two years or more work experience.
*Must have a valid drivers' license and excellent driving record; must be 25 years old to operate a 15-passenger van.
*Has ability to direct campers effectively.
*Ability to interact in a positive manner with the public, families, and other agencies.
*Ability to interpret and implement programs correctly.
*Must be of good character and moral convictions.
*Meets the general qualifications as outlined in the personnel policies of the Institution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Responsible for daily care and for meeting the needs of each camper.
*Must pass a water certification class, be CPR and First Aid certified.
*Applies CAMP philosophy and resources to bring about each child's fullest growth-socially, physically, spiritually, emotionally and academically
*Implements, through CAMP program curriculum, each camper's CAMP educational plan through experiential learning and insures balanced programming and educational experiences.
*Works closely with Groupwork Supervisor to evaluate each camper's academic performance.
*Accepts and works within the general philosophy and structure of the agency in meeting the needs of the family by accepting the parent as a worthy person and by promoting parent-child relationships.
*Completes written evaluations concerning each camper, group and their progress.
*Keeps abreast of each camper's progress and helps insure that individual camper's needs are being met within the group.
*Maintains the camp site (including shelters and trails), construction materials and equipment as an integral part of the therapeutic process.
*Participate in maintenance and improvement of camp property.
*Help plan and executes adventure trips which may consist of trips up to 6 weeks in duration, for group and individual development.
*Is a functional member of the team and takes part in activities necessary for an overall successful program.
*Keeps Groupwork Supervisor informed of any needs, problems, or incidents regarding campers.
*Participates in camper, family and group conferences as needed.
*Responsible for the accuracy and distribution of all paperwork.
*Represents the institution to various individuals, groups, and public in a professional manner.
*Reviews and maintains up-to-date medical files of campers, and ensures that medical items are not expired and maintains proper inventory of medical box and bag.
*Assist with maintaining campers' clothing inventory.
*Maintains clean living quarters on and off duty.
*Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
*Participates in the agency's Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
EQUIPMENT:
Basic computer skills. Ability to operate basic tools, kitchen, wood working, camp and lawn equipment, building tools,
canoeing and backpacking equipment which may include, kerosene lanterns, white gas lanterns, hammers, ladders, etc.
Ability to drive and back a small bus with attached trailer.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and complete necessary documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, resources and the general public.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Regular contact with colleagues in all departments, as well as with outside individuals and groups; should represent
Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. in a positive manner. Contacts outside of the agency where proper handling of situations is of utmost importance as the agency's image could be affected.
MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMAND:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA:
Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPPA regulations involving all aspects of client information, which include day to day care of the campers, case records, family information, medical information, psychological services, etc which if disclosed, would have adverse internal and/or external effect, and could result in termination of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Wilderness Instructor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk with a back pack weighing up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
The Wilderness Instructor must be able to perform manual labor, which includes walk, drive, sit, stand, reach with arms, talk and hear, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to restrain a child, only as needed for safety and according to rules and regulations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter in any camp environment, while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties required are performed in an outdoor camp setting, Wilderness Instructor is required to live on the premises of Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc, Cameron Boys Camp, and must be available 24 hours a day, while on duty.