Camper Support Specialist

Old Colony YMCA • Stoughton, MA

4h

About The Position

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.

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
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful
• Some camp experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides direct support and guidance to camp staff in meeting the needs of the camper; intervene when appropriate to prevent or resolve problems
• 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.
• Attend Camp Leadership Meetings
• Meet with other camp staff as needed

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees