Seasonal Camper Support Specialist

Your Impact

Your Impact: Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at our outdoor camps in Dover, MA this summer? Would you like to work with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers?

What You'll Do

• Assess camper information regarding health, behavior, learning, social-emotional, and assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activity and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp
• Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs
• Review camper records and documents (IEPs, Behavior Plans, etc.) prior to attendance
• Communicate with caregivers as necessary before or during camp to set up campers for success
• Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications
• Support Instructors and Junior Instructors (ages 15-18) with camper accommodations and modifications
• Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications

Requirements

• A master's degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, or other relevant course of study.
• Proven expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practices, neurodiversity, behavior modification, and special education.
• Creative, passionate, open-minded, and knowledgeable in a broad range of behavioral, social, and developmental needs of campers and their caregivers.
• Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Availability for camp staff training (June 16-20) and all weeks of camp (June 23-August 15)
• Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary)
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check