Inclusion Specialist

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inclusion Specialists provide direct support to campers who need extra support at Camp Coleman in Longbranch, Washington. They support campers’ mental, emotional, and social health needs, helping everyone feel safe, happy, and comfortable while maintaining camper supervision and safety. The role works with unit directors, medical team staff, cabin counselors, families, guardians, and case workers to support individual campers. This is a full-time, seasonal position requiring the employee to live onsite at camp. The usual workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Staff housing is apartment-style shared housing. Compensation is $95 per day, increasing for returning staff in equivalent roles: $101 per day for a second season, $107 per day for a third season, and $113 per day for four or more seasons.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• At least 1 year of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor physical activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must live onsite at camp.
• Must adhere to abuse-prevention policies, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous camp experience.
• Work, life, or educational experience in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with camper supervision, ensuring staff account for campers and maintain safety, especially for campers needing extra support.
• Work with unit directors, medical team staff, and cabin counselors to provide resources, suggestions, and direct support for campers requiring extra attention because of behavior, health, or life circumstances.
• Communicate proactively and reactively with parents, guardians, or case workers to gather support tips and provide updates about campers’ experiences.
• Help plan, schedule, and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote camper skills and character development.
• Organize, lead, and assist with all-camp special events.
• Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders assigned to the group.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards, monitor individual camper and staff health needs or concerns, and share cleaning duties with other staff.
• Communicate personal or camper and staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in safe, sound order.
• Attend directors’ meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and corrective-action situations, child-abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements.
• Help ensure staff are screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse-risk-management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.
• Staff housing is apartment-style shared housing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed