Behavioral Specialist - Camp Cedarledge
About The Position
The Behavioral Specialist supports campers’ social-emotional well-being by guiding positive interactions among peers and counselors, helps defuse challenging behaviors, and provides one-on-one assistance to campers who need extra support. This role works closely with the Inclusions Specialist, counselors and camp leadership to create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all campers. The Behavioral Specialist also facilitates conflict resolution, models healthy communication skills, and implements strategies that promote positive behavior and personal growth. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal with dates of employment from May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, MO. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.
Requirements
- Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21
- Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures
- Has successful experience working with groups of children
- Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers
- Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
- Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors
- Strong swimming skills required
- Experience working with children ages 6-18
- Knowledge of neurodivergence
- Knowledge of child development
- Ability to diffuse challenging behaviors
- Degree or experience in special education, social work, or related field
- If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support for campers who need extra support
- Provide campers and counselors with conflict resolution skills
- Mediate and diffuse conflict between campers
- Promote continued positive peer interactions using restorative justice strategies
- Assist campers regulate emotions
- Provide campers with coping skills
- Provide social emotional lessons to units
- Assists with general office duties as assigned
- Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
- Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
- Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated
- Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session.
- Assumes check-in duties as delegated
- Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
- Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- May live in a unit with campers as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
