Inclusion Specialist/Aide | Summer Camp

JCC East Bay•Oakland, CA

4d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Inclusion Specialist/Aide reports to the leadership team of Camp @ JCC East Bay. The Inclusion Specialist/Aide plays a vital role for campers who need additional support during the camp day. The Inclusion Specialist/Aide demonstrates leadership abilities and maintains a positive and inclusive environment for campers who need extra support as well as for their families. Camper Support Provide emotional regulation and behavioral support to campers with additional support needs, including campers on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD, developmental disabilities, trauma, etc. Provide 1-1 support to campers during camp programming, including in-group and pull-out support. Assist counselors with conflict management between campers. Assist in creating and implementing behavior plans alongside leadership, members of the inclusion team, and teachers. Model strategies for counselors to include and engage all campers who need extra support. Support campers in a sensory room environment. Administrative Help create toolboxes, alongside camp leadership, for campers who need extra support in behavioral and emotional management. With leadership and members of the inclusion team, create behavior plans for necessary campers, which includes any goals that the camper should strive to achieve each day; partner with parents on rewards systems to ensure standardized systems for consistency at home and at camp. General upkeep of sensory room environment. General Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff. Foster an inclusive environment for all campers and staff. Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced team environment. Proactive behaviors with leadership and consensus building skills. Goal-oriented and close attention to detail. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions. Consistent attendance as the Inclusion Specialist/Aide is required as this role is a critical component of the success of the camp program.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years of experience working with children with behavioral needs.
At least 1-2 years of experience working with children grades K-5.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to organize tasks, and develop and implement plans to efficiently meet organizational goals.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to push/pull and lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit on floors and chairs, and to get up and down quickly.
Ability to bend from knees and waist to help a child.
Ability to maneuver in confined lavatories to aid children with toilet needs.
Ability to respond without delay to the needs of young children.
Regular and consistent attendance and ability to work a full shift

Nice To Haves

ABA Training or other Special Education training, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional regulation and behavioral support to campers with additional support needs, including campers on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD, developmental disabilities, trauma, etc.
Provide 1-1 support to campers during camp programming, including in-group and pull-out support.
Assist counselors with conflict management between campers.
Assist in creating and implementing behavior plans alongside leadership, members of the inclusion team, and teachers.
Model strategies for counselors to include and engage all campers who need extra support.
Support campers in a sensory room environment.
Help create toolboxes, alongside camp leadership, for campers who need extra support in behavioral and emotional management.
With leadership and members of the inclusion team, create behavior plans for necessary campers, which includes any goals that the camper should strive to achieve each day; partner with parents on rewards systems to ensure standardized systems for consistency at home and at camp.
General upkeep of sensory room environment.
Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
Foster an inclusive environment for all campers and staff.
Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced team environment.
Proactive behaviors with leadership and consensus building skills.
Goal-oriented and close attention to detail.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
Consistent attendance as the Inclusion Specialist/Aide is required as this role is a critical component of the success of the camp program.