Camp Psychosocial Coordinator — Trauma-Informed Care

Description Title: Psychosocial Coordinator Department: Psychosocial Reports To: Lead Psychosocial Coordinator Direct Reports: None Location: Hybrid: Living onsite at camp in Mt. Gilead, OH during camp sessions + remote flexibility in off season Employment Type: Year-round, full-time, exempt Salary: $50,000-$55,000 annually Overview: As the Psychosocial Coordinator, you’ll help campers and families feel seen, supported, and prepared for their camp experience. Through compassionate communication, trauma-informed practices, and strong relationships, you’ll help create an environment where every camper can experience belonging, connection, and joy. You’ll partner closely with families, volunteers, and staff to understand each camper’s unique strengths, needs, and goals and help ensure they can fully participate in camp. Your work will span the camper journey—from preparation and planning before camp through support during camp and follow-up afterward. Your Impact: This role exists to help create the conditions for every camper to safely and meaningfully participate in the camp experience. Using psychosocial assessment, behavioral insight, sound judgment, and a strengths-based approach, you’ll help identify and respond to campers’ mental health, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs. You’ll collaborate across departments to develop individualized supports and adaptations while balancing the needs of individual campers with the well-being of their cabin groups and the broader camp community. Flying Horse Farms is a place where your work connects directly to something meaningful. Together, we create medically-safe camp experiences where kids with serious illnesses can find hope, joy, and belonging—always at no cost. It takes every role, every team, and an all-in commitment to make the mission possible. What You'll Do: Support campers and families before, during, and after camp by identifying psychosocial, behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs and helping develop individualized support plans. Conduct camper psychosocial screenings and contribute to camper placement and clearing processes, including communication and follow-up with families. Partner with Camp Operations and other departments to plan and implement adaptations that help campers safely and successfully participate in camp. Support proactive and responsive behavior strategies that promote camper safety, emotional well-being, inclusion, and engagement. Help lead psychosocial programming and support the effective use of sensory spaces and other resources that promote camper success. Train, prepare, and support seasonal staff and volunteers in psychosocial care, Trauma-Informed Care, and FHF’s Behavior Support Model. Provide psychosocial expertise during camp emergencies and collaborate with camp leadership and the Psychosocial Team when significant behavioral or emotional concerns arise. Communicate thoughtfully with families and staff about relevant psychosocial needs, support strategies, and camper progress. Maintain accurate camper and staff information, prepare psychosocial resources and supplies, and contribute to overall camp readiness. Participate in team meetings, debriefs, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen psychosocial safety, care, and the overall camper experience. Live on-site and actively support the camp community during all summer and weekend camp sessions. What We Offer Supporting You Today: At Flying Horse Farms (FHF), we believe great work starts with a team that feels connected to the mission and to one another. We’re an all-in team committed to safety, fun, and excellence, where team members are encouraged to take initiative, see the best in one another, and bring an attitude of optimism to work. A mission-driven team connected by a clear vision, guiding principles, and shared operating values A workplace where your ideas, perspective, and contributions are valued A culture of collaboration, connection, and support An open, inclusive workplace built on trust and transparency Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible PTO 13 paid holidays Protecting Your Future: We want you to feel supported not only in the work you do today, but in the life you’re building for tomorrow. Retirement savings plan Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Parental leave What It's Like to Be Part of Our Crew The best way to understand our culture is to hear from the people who experience it every day.

• There’s an emotional awareness of the organization. We can connect and be ourselves and communicate maturely and with care at the center.”
• It’s the most cohesive culture I have seen with more clear unity around where were going.”
• We’re the team who always asks, “what else can we do for the mission?”
• The intentionality of [meetings] build trust. I am seeing the Leadership Team make a genuine effort to keep everyone informed.”

Requirements What You Bring You bring compassion, sound judgment, and a commitment to helping children and families feel supported, included, and safe. You’re comfortable navigating complex situations, collaborating across teams, and adapting your approach to meet individual needs. You bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a strengths-based mindset to your work with campers, families, staff, and volunteers. The qualifications and expectations below describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform this role, with or without reasonable accommodation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; social work or a related field preferred. Professional experience supporting children or adolescents with behavioral or mental health needs. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Valid driver’s license. Ability to live on-site during summer and weekend camp sessions. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Trauma-Informed Care. Experience with behavior management and positive behavior support practices. Camp, youth development, or youth programming experience. LSW, LPC, or MFT licensure in the State of Ohio. Physical Expectations: Ability to regularly move throughout camp, including across uneven terrain such as grass, gravel, and wooded areas. Ability to sit and work at a computer for periods of time, including completing documentation, maintaining records, and communicating electronically. Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform light lifting, typically up to 25–40 pounds. Ability to participate in or support camp activities and daily living tasks as needed. Ability to remain alert, responsive, and engaged in a fast-paced, camper-centered environment. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations Environmental Conditions: Primarily works outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and changing temperatures. Exposure to natural elements such as sun, insects, water, and dust. May occasionally work in non-climate-controlled indoor spaces. Noise levels may vary and can be high during group activities, meals, and events. Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, extended workdays, and occasional overnight responsibilities during camp sessions. Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture: We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First." We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home." We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others. We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes. Flying Horse Farms (FHF) makes it possible for kids with serious illnesses to heal, grow, and thrive – at no cost to families. Located on 200 acres in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, camp first opened its gates in 2010 and hosts ~1,000 children and families each year. FHF is the first camp in the Midwest to become a full member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network. Founded in 1988 by actor, philanthropist and Ohio native Paul Newman, the Network is a community of independently managed and financed camps and programs creating opportunities for children with serious illnesses and their families. At FHF, for a weekend or week at a time, kids focus on the joy and freedom of simply being a kid, and with safety being the number one priority, fun is a close second. Campers receive high-quality care at our on-site health center, staffed 24/7 by clinicians from children’s hospitals across Ohio and beyond. Flying Horse Farms is an ACA-Accredited Camp with the American Camp Association. Ready to Join the team? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Flying Horse Farms team. Need assistance with the application process? Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO: Flying Horse Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.? #J-18808-Ljbffr Flying Horse Farms