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About the Role
The Director of Social Work Services is a clinical leader responsible for ensuring the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of all Fresh Air youth participants and program staff. This role involves direct clinical supervision of social workers during the summer camping season, serving as the primary on-site escalation point for mental health crises, and supporting youth screening, hiring, training, and enrollment assistance during the school year.
Responsibilities
- Recruit youth for camp with the Enrollment Team.
- Meet with parents as needed to support enrollment.
- Create and refine training for social work and camping staff regarding social work.
- Create and refine protocols for social work staff.
- Hire all summer social work staff.
- Assist with interviewing camp and school-year program staff as necessary.
- Provide direct administrative and clinical supervision to a team of 12 camp social workers.
- Conduct daily case consultations, manage rotation schedules, and coordinate 24/7 crisis response coverage.
- Act as the final escalation point for severe mental health crises, homesickness, self-harm risks, behavior flare-ups, and emotional trauma.
- Implement immediate stabilization strategies.
- Oversee clinical approaches to residential challenges including bedtime anxiety, cabin dynamics, peer conflicts, and socialization barriers.
- Design and deliver training modules for social work staff, general camp counselors, and specialized staff on topics including behavior management, active listening, mandatory reporting, and youth boundary rules.
- Lead communications with parents and legal guardians regarding camper adjustments, behavioral challenges, mental health incidents, and care transitions.
- Establish and maintain secure, confidential digital logging systems for clinical interactions, incident reports, behavioral contracts, and communication logs.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be licensed in NY as an LCSW or as a qualified licensed psychologist.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate, youth-focused clinical work.
- At least 2 years in a direct supervisor, administrator, or clinical coordinator framework.
- Prior experience working within a residential framework (e.g., overnight summer camp, boarding school, youth residential treatment program) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional crisis de-escalation skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child and adolescent developmental milestones.
- Strong administrative capabilities.
- Stamina to thrive in a high-energy, 24/7 environment.
- Meet applicable vaccination requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Be fully vaccinated against polio, MMR, TDap, and varicella.
- Proof of vaccinations or immunity, or approved exemptions, will be required as a condition of employment.
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Crisis Management
- Intervention
- Residential Camp Operations
- Staff Training
- Parent Communication
- Documentation
- Compliance
- Crisis De-escalation
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Administrative Capabilities
Location
- New York City, NY
- Sharpe Reservation (Fishkill, NY)
- Camp Junior (Harriman State Park)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid (mid-August to mid-June, three days/week in office)
- On-site (mid-June to mid-August, 24/7 presence required)
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate, youth-focused clinical work
- At least 2 years in a direct supervisor, administrator, or clinical coordinator framework
Education Level
- LCSW or qualified licensed psychologist
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000-$120,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefits
- Employer and employee retirement contribution plans
About the Company
- Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has been a leading youth development organization providing transformative opportunities for children and young adults from New York City's underserved communities.
- Rooted in the belief that access to nature and outdoor experiences can change lives, Fresh Air connects young people to the outdoors while providing opportunities for personal growth, leadership development and exploration.
- Through free summer camp and school-year leadership development, educational enrichment and career exploration programs, Fresh Air helps young people develop the skills, confidence and connections they need to thrive.
- Serving more than 1.8 million children throughout its history, Fresh Air remains committed to expanding access to life-changing experiences that empower young people to reach their full potential.
- At Fresh Air, employees are driven by purpose, collaboration and a shared commitment to creating opportunities that help young people succeed.
Equal Opportunity
- The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff.
- We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply.