Burns Recovered
The Director of Youth Programs is responsible for the creation, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive youth development program at Burns Recovered. They will also supervise and assist the Camp Manager in directing our largest and longest running program, Midwest Children’s Burn Camp (MCBC). This position is ideal for an entrepreneurial individual eager to use the existing strengths of our current summer camp to create a comprehensive, outcomes-driven, trauma-informed youth development program. The Director of Youth Programs reports to the Executive Director and works closely with all Burns Recovered staff as well as a large group of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
About Burns Recovered
Since 1988, Burns Recovered has focused on providing programs and services that assist children and adults in the Midwest, specifically Missouri, with severe burns to live life to the fullest without limitations, fear, or insecurity. In collaboration with survivors, health care professionals, burn centers, and fire agencies, we currently provide individualized and group peer support, school and work re-entry programs, financial assistance, burn prevention education, social events for burn survivors and their families, and an annual summer camp for youth burn survivors.
Primary Duties
- Create, plan and implement a youth development program with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and experiential learning through summer camp, youth retreats, social events, support groups, and individualized support
- Create, plan and execute a process for program evaluation and outcomes measurement
- Create, plan and implement a monthly support group for youth burn survivors
- Provide individual therapy/support to youth burn survivors as needed
- Prepare annual youth program budget and deliver monthly budget for evaluation
- Actively recruit new agency partners while sustaining existing partnerships
- Build partnerships/relationships with other organizations operating summer camp programs for children with specific needs
- Build partnerships with colleges and universities to leverage their expertise and create and supervise internship/volunteer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in youth programming, outdoor education, trauma informed care and related fields.
- Stay informed of current trends in outdoor education, burn care, youth development, trauma informed care and the unique needs of those we are privileged to serve.
- Supervise and work closely with long-time volunteer camp manager to recruit, hire, and train volunteers to ensure the highest quality delivery of programs in an outcome-focused environment.
- Directly oversee and assist the camp manager in execution of one week-long summer camp, all volunteer training events, and additional overnight retreats. The Director of Youth Programs will be required to live and work at the chosen camp facility the entire one–week session of Midwest Children’s Burn Camp. Additionally, depending on the program design created by the Director of Youth Programs, they will also be required to live/work the entire duration of all youth retreats as well as all volunteer orientations at the facilities of their choosing.
- Prepare monthly youth program report for evaluation
- Attend and assist with fundraising events as needed
- Attend Board of Directors meetings as needed
Experience/Education/Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited college/university with a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, child development, child life services, or related field.
- Missouri Licensure in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Professional Counseling (LPC) required. Candidates holding simultaneous licensure in additional states bordering Missouri will be given additional consideration.
- Three years’ experience at director’s level position with experience creating and implementing youth development programming.
- Three years’ clinical supervisory experience required
- A deep appreciation and understanding of the core concepts of trauma informed care and burn survivorship
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. ; Someone who is excited about the opportunity to create, implement and evaluate an outcome-based youth program.
- High comfort level presenting to large and small groups with well-developed and effective speaking skills
- Proven leadership and managerial abilities
- Ability to work long hours at a fast pace
- Ability to make sound decisions under stressful conditions
- Ability to travel as necessary for camps, retreats, social events, and other duties as assigned
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
This position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Starting salary for this position is commensurate with the candidate’s background and experience. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Lynn Huelsmann, Executive Director at lynn@brsg.org.
