Seasonal Camp Behavior Specialist

The Trustees of Reservations • Edgartown, MA

18d • $34 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Your Impact: Are you interested in supporting the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at Farm Camp at The FARM Institute this summer? Would you like to work with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers? The Farm Institute’s Farm Camp creates a safe, accessible, fun, inclusive, and enriching educational environment for all sixty campers ages 4-13 to engage in authentic farm activities. Through daily barnyard and garden chores, projects, and games, our campers make real-life connections that strengthen their connection to the food we eat and the land that sustains us. For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps . The Role: As the TFI Camp Behavior Specialist (CBS), you have a deep understanding of behavioral modification and child development and will value experiential, place-based education. You will be excited to share your knowledge to help prepare staff, camp spaces, caregivers, and campers for a successful camp experience. During training weeks (June 8-18), you will meet with Camp Directors, review camper profiles, and develop a 2-hour on-site workshop for the TFI camp team. During camp (June 22–August 21), you will work onsite at The FARM Institute (TFI) for up to 5 hours per day on Mondays to observe campers in their daily activities. Tuesdays through Fridays, you will be available remotely for review of camper records, parent communications, remote consultation, and onsite work if needed.

Requirements

• A master's degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, or other relevant course of study.
• Proven expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practices, neurodiversity, behavior modification, and special education.
• Creative, passionate, open-minded, and knowledgeable in a broad range of behavioral, social, and developmental needs of campers and their caregivers.
• Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.
• Adept at reading IEPs and other camper documents and providing insight and direction to best support campers.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Full availability for camp staff training (June 8–18) and all weeks of camp (June 22-August 21)
• Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary)
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activity and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp
• Lead a staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs
• Review camper records and documents (IEPs, Behavior Plans, etc.) prior to attendance
• Communicate with caregivers as necessary before or during camp to set up campers for success
• Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications
• Support Camp Educators with camper accommodations and modifications
• Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications

Benefits

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees