Camper Support Worker
Old Colony YMCA•Plymouth, MA
4h
About The Position
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.
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
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
