Camp Health and Behavioral Specialist - Westminster (Hill)
How This Role Contributes To The Y’s Mission
You will support daily camp operations by assisting in the overall health and safety of camp staff and campers with the focus on mental health. You will promote, model, and implement behavior management strategies for Camp Directors, Camp Leaders and campers and their families. You will leverage your enthusiasm in supervising, participating with and engaging campers to create a high quality, fun camper experience.
This Work Is Right For You
- An interest in the well-being of camp age children
- Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members and other Y associates
- Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a counseling or social work capacity
- A bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred), or currently enrolled in an accredited clinical mental health counseling graduate program or related discipline
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- A generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training and development programs aligned with the Y mission
Qualifications
- An interest in the well-being of camp age children
- Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members and other Y associates
- Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a counseling or social work capacity
- A bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred), or currently enrolled in an accredited clinical mental health counseling graduate program or related discipline
Skills
- Enthusiasm
- Patience
- Good humor
- Good judgment
- Ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen
- Experience working with youth, preferably in a counseling or social work capacity
- Interest in the well-being of camp age children
- Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
Code of Conduct With Youth
The Y expects all associates and volunteers to adhere to a strict code of conduct that ensures a safe and respectful environment for young people. This includes:
- Treating youth with respect and fairness
- Avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions
- Adhering to established standards of affection
- Strictly prohibiting any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment
- Mandating the reporting of suspected mistreatment
All associates and volunteers must also complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.