Day Camp Behavioral Aide

The Salvation Army Southern California•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Day Camp Behavioral Aide for an On Call/Temporary/Non-Exempt position. This role is integral to supporting the center's mission, which is rooted in the evangelical Christian Church and aims to preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination. The Behavioral Aide will work under the direction of the Arts, Education & Camp Manager to implement inclusive integration strategies for campers with disabilities. Key aspects of the role include providing real-time behavioral support during camp activities, assisting with transitions, redirection, and de-escalation, and maintaining a calm and proactive presence during behavior challenges. The aide is expected to utilize trauma-informed approaches to foster emotional regulation and peer inclusion, collaborate with Day Camp Counselors, and ensure a safe environment, particularly when supervising campers in the Sensory Room. The position also involves maintaining required documentation, communicating observations to leadership, attending staff training, and assisting with the organization of sensory tools. Confidentiality in all camper and program matters is paramount.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High School diploma or GED required.
Must become CPR/First Aid/AED certified prior to first camp session worked.
Strong ability to manage behavioral situations with calmness and professionalism.
Must demonstrate the ability to support camp staff with behavior redirection and transitional routines.
Must thrive in a team-oriented environment, maintaining non-judgmental and empathetic attitudes toward children and families.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting individuals with cognitive, emotional, or developmental disabilities (e.g. ADH, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ODD) preferred.
Background or coursework in psychology, social work, education, or related field preferred.
Demonstrated experience in inclusive practices or trauma-informed care preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, purpose, and values of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army.
Work under the direction of the Arts, Education & Camp Manager to implement inclusive integration strategies.
Follow the approved guidelines for the Sensory Room to include When to use, Procedures, PTM Policies, Rules, Documentation, Behavioral tier chart and Chain of Command.
Provide flexible behavioral support co campers with disabilities in real-time during structured and unstructured camp activities.
Assist with transitions, redirection, and de-escalation during daily camp routines.
Maintain a calm, supportive, and proactive presence when behavior challenges arise.
Utilize trauma-informed approaches to encourage emotional regulation and peer inclusion.
Support and model inclusive interactions between campers with and without disabilities.
Collaborate with Day Camp Counselors to ensure consistent behavior management approaches.
Escort and supervise campers using the Sensory Room as directed, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
Maintain documentation as required by the Arts, Education & Camp Manager. Documentation to include but not limited to: Sensory log sheets, Notice of Concerns, RTP’s and/or verbal Communication with parent/guardians.
Communicate observations and concerns to the camp leadership team.
Attend staff training sessions and contribute to continuous improvement of inclusive practices.
Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of sensory tools and calming spaces.
Maintain confidentiality in all camper and program matters.
Perform other related duties as assigned.