Job Description

Wellness Specialist (Social Worker)

Various Locations

Organization SummaryBBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at: bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer

Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds on a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands-on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 500 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer.

International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) is a 19-day program designed to hone leadership skills for teens serving (or aspiring to serve) as regional BBYO position-holders in their home communities. ILTC participants often become the top leaders of the BBYO teen movement, gaining skills in recruitment, program planning and civic engagement. ILTC is expected to reach 200 teens.

Kallah is a 3-week Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel, and community. Kallah is expected to reach 200 teens.

Dates and Availability -* Preference will go to candidates available for consecutive program availability *

• CLTC 1
• Location: Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment: Sunday, June 7 – June 22, 2026
• CLTC 2
• Location: Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment: Sunday, June 21 – July 6, 2026
• CLTC 3
• Location: Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment: Sunday, July 12 – July 27, 2026
• CLTC 4
• Location: Poyntelle, PA
• Work Commitment: Sunday, July 26 – August 12, 2026

• 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.

General Responsibility: To identify and meet participant needs:

• 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

General Responsibility: Staff Training and Supervision

• 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

Additional Expectations:

• 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.