Camper Behavior Support Specialist

Job Summary

The role of the Camp Support Worker is to coordinate efforts with the Camp Administration, counselors, nurse, and clinician to implement strategies or take steps to help campers with a diverse array of abilities and social and emotional needs to positively engage in camp. S/he will communicate with and act as a resource for staff and families. S/he will display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility and utilize the Developmental Asset approach to Positive Youth Development.

Job Functions

• Program/Department Responsibility: With the Camp Director, coordinate the Camp Support Team including leading Tuesday morning team meetings to review the Camper Concern Logs. Develops and creates individual support plans that recognize the uniqueness and interest of the child and works with team to ensure supports are in place.
• Career as a Liaison: Coordinate the actions or tasks identified in the Camper Support Plan. Act as a liaison to family and/or support systems. Facilitate ongoing communication with families to provide updates and to problem solve any challenges.
• Support Staff: Provide direct support and guidance to camp staff in meeting the needs of the camper; intervene when appropriate to prevent or resolve problems.
• Training and Guidance: Provide on-going training and guidance to front line counselors on how to: minimize common behavior problems and how work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges. Monitor camp groups for behavior trends: positive and negative. Create a culture of positive support and behavior management.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, and employee expenses as requested.
• Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility: Ensure that the working environment meets the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
• Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility: Attend Camp Leadership Meetings. Meet with other camp staff as needed. YMCA Leadership Competencies - Leader: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, Personal Growth.

Requirements

• Education/Experience/Physical Requirements: Bachelor’s in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Child Psychology, Human Services or a related field is preferred; or working toward such a degree. An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and Positive Youth Development. Minimum of Two years related work experience. Some camp experience is preferred. Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants. Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful. Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point. Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day.

Closing Statement

To enhance the overall operation of the Old Colony Y and support team work, the Inclusion Coordinator will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.