J Camps Inclusion Coordinator

EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOUSTON TEXAS•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

The J Camps Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for the inclusion in J Camps of campers with a variety of developmental, sensory, communication and behavior challenges. The J Camps Inclusion Coordinator will work with the families and the camp directors to ensure success in the J Camps environment. This position will help with the hiring and supervision of staff who are serving in roles that are directly related to campers who need support services or accommodations. REPORTS TO: Camp Director

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, child development, teaching or another related field
Experience with children who receive accommodations or special supports
Team Player
Hard and independent worker
Excellent communication skills
Some night and weekend hours may be required
Must be able to be mobile and visit multiple camps throughout the day

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of Children and Camping to evaluate and assess a camper’s readiness and ability to be successful in J Camps
Work with the families prior to the summer to determine an action plan for what success at camp looks like
Communicate with teachers, therapists, or other support systems to completely understand what a child’s needs during the summer will be
Serve as an integral part of the summer J Camps staff training team
Facilitate extra staff training for those counselors working directly with children who need accommodations
Participate in hiring of Inclusion Advocates
Setup a safe space for those campers who need to remove themselves from the camp group
Supervise Inclusion Advocates, check in with them regularly about their campers
Communicate with parents as needed about issues that arise
Serve as a resource for Camp Directors who are struggling with camper behavior
Participate daily in carpool and other all camp procedures
Other work as assigned
Hours: 5 hours/week in May; 40 hours/week June 1-August 7