Residential Camp Inclusion & Behavior Specialist

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

About The Position

The residential camp inclusion and behavior specialist will tend to the needs of any special needs or special population children along with supporting unit directors and cabin staff with behavioral issues at camp. The mental inclusion and behavior specialist staff will provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff.

Requirements

A Special Education Degree, experience as a School Para-Professional or Behavior Specialist,2+years’ experience working with special needs and/or special populations (LGBTQIA+),and/or at least 2 years of college with a focus on special education or social work focused on special populations preferred.
Current First Aid and Adult and Child, AED certifications
At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license
Desire and ability to live and work in a camp setting
At least 2 years of experience with special needs or special populations (LGBTQIA+)preferred.
Ability to assist with camp wide inclusivity initiatives and implement the camp inclusivity plan.
Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.  Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed. 
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 
Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
Ability to assess and implement risk management procedures as needed.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team.
Successfully pass the Massachusetts mandated CORI and SORI check.
Sound judgment, integrity, problem solving skills and risk management.
Human relation skills with general public and staff.
Physical assessment skills with children ages 7 – 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in and lead portions of All Staff Training and meetings.
Follow established state laws, ACA regulations, and camp policies regarding camp health care.
Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.  Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization. 
Help to maintain an inventory of supplies needed for the inclusivity of all special needs and special population campers/staff
Meet with the Leadership team as needed to discuss current special needs and special populations camper and staff needs.
Maintain a weekly log of all issues and success stories and submit accident/incident reports to the Camp Director as needed.
Inform the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Leadership team of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
Work with Unit Directors and Cabin counselors to address any challenging/difficult situations that are ongoing in units.
Help the medical team by being a presence and supporting any issues encountered by these camperand staff populations.
Work with the Camp Leadership team to determine when individuals may need treatment away from camp and/or may need to leave camp.
Communicate concerns and success stories with parents and families.
Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
Able to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
Capable to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
Submit all required paperwork on time.
Willingness to go above and beyond your written job description.