Camper Support Worker

Old Colony YMCA•Plymouth, MA

About The Position

The Camp Support Worker coordinates efforts with Camp Administration, counselors, nurse, and clinician to implement strategies and provide support to campers with diverse abilities and social and emotional needs, helping them positively engage in camp activities. This role involves communicating with and acting as a resource for staff and families, while also promoting and encouraging character traits such as honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility, utilizing 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.
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

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Camp Support Team with the Camp Director, including leading Tuesday morning team meetings to review the Camper Concern Logs.
Develop and create individual support plans that recognize the uniqueness and interest of the child and work with the 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.
Provide 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 to 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.
Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, and employee expenses as requested.
Ensure that the working environment meets the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
Attend Camp Leadership Meetings.
Meet with other camp staff as needed.