Monday, May 16, 2016

Employees: What you'll need to bring with you to PSR Camp!



EMPLOYEE PAPERWORK
1) Your social security card & approved photo ID
You MUST present the originals on June 13 to complete the I-9 form (UNLESS you completed it at SECC prior to June 8th). This needs to be completed for your work to begin. If you live in the Riverside, CA area you can come to the HR dept. at the conf. office and show your SS card and photo ID to complete your I-9 before camp.

2) A copy of a physical exam performed within the previous year. 
If you can bring a copy with you to camp, that works best. Some employees need to schedule their physicals at camp, which is scheduled based on the availability of qualified medical personnel.

3) Certifications (CPR/FIRST AID/AED/LIFEGUARD/WSI/LEVEL 1 ARCHERY/FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT)
If you have any certifications needed to fulfill your position, you need to bring them with you. PSR Camp provides CPR/FIRST AID/AED training for all employees who are required to have it. 

4) All other incomplete paperwork
About 80% of staff members are done with their basic paperwork because the deadline to turn it in was last Thursday. If you are still missing forms, you need to bring them will you on June 13th, completed. Please note: the DIrect Deposit slip is not a required form.  

OTHERWISE, HERE ARE THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS
1) PERSONAL BIBLE / CHRISTIAN BOOKS / WORSHIP MATERIAL
For personal devotions. You will also be asked from time to time to lead out in staff and/or camper worships throughout the summer.

2) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 
Some of you may be asked to help lead songs for programs, or special music. 

3) MORNING ALARM
To wake yourself up. Trust us, you’ll need it.

4) FLASHLIGHT

5)WATCH/TIMEPIECE
So you can be “on location – on time!”

6)SLEEPING BAG / PILLOW/BEDDING
Most staff will be assigned regularly to sleep in cabins either as Counselors or Counselor Assistants.

7) TOILETRIES
Toothbrush, comb, brush, hair dryer, curling iron, sunscreen (very important)moisturizing lotion, towels/washcloths, soap, deodorant, etc

8) BUG REPELLENT
Outdoors = bugs

09) MONEY
For emergencies (especially if coming from out of state), and for expenses you might incur on your time off.

10) CLOTHING
Plan to look clean, neat, and professional. Include:
*Pants/capris (required on Sabbaths as part of uniform, no blue jeans are allowed on Sabbath)
*Khaki shorts/pants/capris (required on Sundays as part of uniform)
*More shorts/pants for the rest of the week. NOTE: Shorts must reach to at least 4" above the knee.
*Nicer clothing for Friday nights. (like going to vespers at college
*Closed toe shoes (no open toe shoes allowed outdoors) Flip-flops only allowed in the shower and at the pool.  Never for traveling around camp. Sandals are approved if they have a closed-toe design and a heel strap.
*Modest Swimsuit (modest one-piece only for girls…and guys) Girls can wear “board shorts” and a swim shirt as an option. Must cover the mid-section.
*Cap / sunglasses (days can be very hot and bright)
*Jacket / sweater (if you lose the one camp provides)
*Shirts for staff training week. (uniform shirts not given out until end of training)

LAUNDRY INFO
To ease the burden on our housekeeping staff, you are required to do your own laundry at home, a friend’s house, or a Laundromat on your day off.  (Remember to bring a laundry bag/basket and detergent.) If this is not possible for you, laundry service will be available for $10/per load. Arrangements should be made with our housekeeping coordinator. Laundry will only be accepted once a week, so bring enough clothing. 

11) GOOD ATTITUDE
Summer camp ministry is both exciting and demanding.  You will be physically and emotionally drained at times.  Having a positive attitude is critical to your success at PSR!

Do not bring...

1) JEWELRY, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, TATTOOS (must be covered at all times)
2) DRUGS (prescription / nonprescription medication requires notification of the Camp Nurse)
3) WEAPONS (firearms, knives of any length, fireworks of any kind, etc.)
4) TV / DVD PLAYER / DVD’S / SECULAR MUSIC, SECULAR BOOKS and MAGAZINES
5) COMPUTERS (only the office team, the leadership team, media dept., and those with special permission from the Camp Director will be allowed to have computers.)
6) IPOD / MP3 PLAYERS Only allowed for use in one’s room / cabin during time off. Not around camp.
7) BAD ATTITUDE / GOSSIP / NEGATIVITY Definitely leave these at home
8) EXPENSIVE PERSONAL ITEMS Remember, PSR is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen itemyou bring to camp.

We'll see you soon!

~Jeremy

P.S. for all of our new staff, your first day-off will be on the 9th, 10th, or 11th day of contract. You should plan to pack enough clothing to last until you can do laundry.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

INTERVIEW TIMES & AVAILABILITY: March, April, May 2016

INTERVIEW TIMES & AVAILABILITY: March & April 2016  

To schedule an interview, please email us at psrcamp@seccsda.org, and let us know how you're interviewing (in-person, Skype, or Teleconference) & which time you'd like to reserve.

March 29th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)
                10:00 am: Taken (K.G.)
                10:30 am: Taken (D.I.)
                11:00 am: Taken (M.G.)
                11:30 am: Taken (K. H.)
                12:00 pm: Taken (M.Q.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (S.R.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (C.M.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (C.M.)
                03:00 pm: 
                03:30 pm: Taken (S.H.)
                04:00 pm: Taken (A.W.)
                04:30 pm: Taken (A.M.)

April 7th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)
                10:00 am: Taken (A.Z.)
                10:30 am: Taken (L.M.)
                11:00 am: Taken (D.H.)
                11:30 am: Taken (K.H.)
                12:00 pm: Taken (C.P.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (K.S.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (C.H.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (A.Z.)
                03:00 pm: Taken (C.M.)
                03:30 pm: Taken (A.Z.)
                04:00 pm: Taken (A.M.)
                04:30 pm: Taken (K.H.)

April 14th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)
                10:00 am: Taken (A.Z.)
                10:30 am: Taken (C.V.)
                11:00 am: Taken (T.B.)
                12:00 pm: Taken (K.S.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (R.P.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (J.L.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (J.J.)
                03:00 pm: Taken (A.Y.)
                03:30 pm: Taken (Q.F.)
                04:00 pm: Taken (A.B.)
                04:30 pm: Taken (R.P.)

April 27th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)
                10:00 am: Taken (K.G.)
                10:30 am: Taken (P.M.)
                11:00 am: Taken (A.Z.)
                11:30 am: Taken (M.A.)
                12:00 pm: Taken (L.L.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (J.R.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (L.M.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (V.B.)
                03:00 pm: Taken (M.M.)
                03:30 pm: Taken (K.B.)
                04:00 pm: Taken (I.G.)
                04:30 pm: Taken (M.U.)


May 3rd (in-person, skype, or teleconference)

                11:00 am: Taken (B.F.) 
                11:45 pm: Taken (I.H.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (D.M.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (R.E.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (M.H.)
                03:00 pm: Taken (M.B.)
                03:30 pm: Taken (M.H.)
                04:00 pm:  Taken (L.M.)

May 10th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)

                11:30 am: Taken (N.K.)
                12:00 pm: Taken (K.C.)
                01:30 pm: Taken (B.O.)
                02:00 pm: Taken (J.G.)
                02:30 pm: Taken (S.H.)
                03:00 pm: Taken (L.P.)
                03:30 pm: Taken (J.M.)
                04:00 pm: Taken (G.F.)

To schedule an interview, please email us at psrcamp@seccsda.org, and let us know how you're interviewing (in-person, Skype, or Teleconference) & which time you'd like to reserve.

There will be a few more appointments available in May, but most of our hiring should be complete by May 10th.

~Jeremy

Monday, March 14, 2016

The 2016 PSR Camp Brochure (v1.1)

This is almost the final print version! 

We're still making a few minor changes but most of the information will stay the same. We made the brochure ourselves this year and it's also our longest brochure in recent memory.

There are more photos, less text, and we're also working to update the website so it perfectly matches with the information in the brochure.

































Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Employment News.Info.Updates (March 2016)


NEWS
  • We're sending out employment updates today, check your email (and your junk mail, just in case) if you've filled out an application. If you haven't filled out an application, we're going to try to find you on social media and send you a reminder.
  • Our second round of hiring is March 8th. In order to receive an offer of employment you'll need to have all of your references submitted (at least two), complete the application, and complete the interview. If you aren't finished with these three things by March 8th, don't panic. We have another round of hiring coming up in April.  
INFO
In-person interviews take place at: Southeastern CA Conference, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside CA 92505. ***Some GPS units will take you to the wrong place, so please check a map before heading in our direction.
  •    March 8th (in-person or skype only) 

                    10:30 am: (Taken I.V.)
                    11:00 am: (Taken A.K.)
                    11:30 am:
                    12:00 pm: (Taken A.R.)
                    01:30 pm: (Taken K.C.)
                    02:00 pm: (Taken I.A.)
                    02:30 pm: (Taken D.C.)
                    03:00 pm:
                    03:30 pm: (Taken: C.C.)
                    04:00 pm: (Taken: M. W.)
                    04:30 pm: (Taken: Y.T.)
                   
       March 22nd (in-person or skype only)

                    10:00 am: (Taken M.M.)
                    10:30 am: (Taken T.C.)
                    11:00 am: (Taken D.T.)
                    11:30 am: (Taken M.L.)
                    12:00 pm:
                    01:30 pm: (Taken S.V.)
                    02:00 pm:
                    02:30 pm:
                    03:00 pm: (Taken K.T.)
                    03:30 pm:
                    04:00 pm: (Taken G.D.)
                    04:30 pm: (Taken: K.R.)

       March 29th (in-person, skype, or teleconference)

                    10:00 am: Taken (K.G.)
                    10:30 am: Taken (D.I.)
                    11:00 am:
                    11:30 am: Taken (K. H.)
                    12:00 pm: Taken (M.Q.)
                    01:30 pm:
                    02:00 pm:
                    02:30 pm: Taken (C.M.)
                    03:00 pm: Taken (K.S.)
                    03:30 pm: Taken (S.H.)
                    04:00 pm: Taken (A.W.)
                    04:30 pm:
***If you don't see any appointments that work for your schedule, don't worry! We'll have more appointments on different days in April.

UPDATES
  •  Camper Registrations on March 1st: 53/780 (Up from last season) 
  •  Potential Applicants: 115. (About the same as last season)
Questions, comments, concerns? Need to schedule an appointment?
Contact us: PSRCamp@seccsda.org

Blessings,
      
Jeremy Cruz
PSR Camp

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Top Ten Questions From Potential Employees

"Last Day of Camp" ~PSR Staff 2014
Top Ten Applicant Questions
Here are the most common questions people ask us regarding the hiring process. Please feel free to contact us if you have another question that isn't on the list.

1) QUESTION: Is it to late to apply?

     Answer: Not at all. We'll be interviewing and hiring until May 10th.

2) QUESTION: How many staff are you planning to hire?

     Answer: 88 staff.

3) QUESTION: How many new staff?

     Answer: Between 40-55 new staff.

4) QUESTION: I worked at PSR Camp last summer, do I need any references?

     Answer: Only if requested.

5) QUESTION: When is camp?

     Answer: June 13 - August 2.

6) QUESTION: Can I leave camp early?

     Answer: We hire staff for the entire period of their contract. When staff leave early it leaves us  
     undermanned and could affect the quality of our program.

7) QUESTION: I did the PSR Camp application. I interviewed. I made sure all my references were received. What's next?

     Answer: Next come the hiring rounds.
          First Round: February 9th (14 job offers were extended)
          Second Round: March 8th
          Third Round: April 12th
          Final Round: May 10th

8) QUESTION: If I completed all the prerequisites before a hiring round, and I wasn't hired, does that mean I didn't get the job?

     Answer: Applicants who've completed all the prerequisites may get an offer of employment
     during any of the hiring rounds. You can see what jobs are still available here: Employment 
     Center. Just scroll down to the 2016 Job Board.

9) QUESTION: Where do I send someone to complete a reference for me?

     Answer: To our website, here's the direct link: References

10) QUESTION: How do I know if all my references are complete?

     Answer: PSR Camp is working on getting all references uploaded to our database. Starting tomorrow, we'll send reference confirmation emails as they are received.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Employment News.Info.Updates (Feb 2016)



It's college shirt day! ~PSR Camp 2015
NEWS

  • We're trying to provide enough time for the dozens of people requesting employee interviews. Please be patient while we deal with the high volume of these requests. Thank you.
  • PSR Camp has extended offers of employment to 7 people to join our 2016 leadership team and they've all accepted! More news to come after Feb. 9th.
  • Our first round of hiring is February 9th. If you're not included, don't worry! The first round consists of the leadership team and returning staff who we are 100% sure about their activity area (and they've completed the interview, application, and any required references).  

INFO
In-person interviews take place at: Southeastern CA Conference, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside CA 92505. ***Some GPS units will take you to the wrong place, so please check a map before heading in our direction.
  • February Interview Times & Availability
    • Feb 10th (in-person or skype only)
      • 10:35 am: (Taken N.B.)
      • 11:10 am: (Taken R.S.)
      • 12:20 pm: (Taken J. S.)
      • 1:35 pm: (Taken M.S.)
      • 2:45 pm: (Taken S.M.)
      • 3:20 pm: (Taken P.C.)
      • 4:35 pm: (Taken J.G.)
      • 5:10 pm: (Taken G.B.)
    • Feb 17th (phone/teleconference only)
      • 10:00 am:
      • 10:35 am:
      • 11:10 am:
      • 11:45 am: Taken (H.G.)
      • 12:20 pm:
      • 1:35 pm: 
      • 2:10 pm: Taken (J.R.)
      • 2:45 pm:
      • 3:20 pm: Taken (M.L.)
      • 4:35 pm:
      • 5:10 pm:
    • Feb 24th (in-person, skype, or phone/teleconference)
      • 10:00 am: Taken (O.F.)
      • 10:35 am: Taken (J.C.)
      • 11:10 am:
      • 11:45 am:
      • 12:20 pm:
      • 1:35 pm: Taken (N.B.)
      • 2:10 pm: Taken (S.C.)
      • 2:45 pm: Taken (I.M.)
      • 3:20 pm: Taken (S.R.)
      • 4:35 pm: Taken (B. G.)
      • 5:10 pm: Taken (M.S.)
***If you don't see any appointments that work for your schedule, don't worry! We'll have more appointments on different days in March.

UPDATES

  •    First post, no updates. 
Questions, comments, concerns? Need to schedule an appointment?
Contact us: PSRCamp@seccsda.org

Blessings,
      
Jeremy Cruz
PSR Camp

Monday, January 4, 2016

PUC Recruiting (Jan 12-14) Interview Times & Availability

You can sign up for our first round of interviews at Pacific Union College starting today! Just email PSRCamp@seccsda.org and request one of the times below. As they fill up, we'll update the page until all the appointments are taken.

January 12

3:25 pm:
4:00 pm:
4:35 pm:
5:10 pm:
5:45 pm:

January 13

9:30 am:
10:05 am:
10:40 am: Taken (R.S.)
11:15 am: Taken (A.R.)

break

12:50 pm:
1:25 pm:
2:00 pm:
2:35 pm:
3:10 pm:
3:45 pm:
4:20 pm:

break

5:10 pm:
5:45 pm:

January 14

9:00 am:
9:35 am: Taken (J.M.)

We'll see you soon!

-Jeremy