Summer Camp Behavior Support

Old Colony YMCA • East Bridgewater, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Camp Support Worker is to coordinate efforts with the Camp Administration, counselors, nurse, and clinician to implement strategies or take steps to help campers with a diverse array of abilities and social and emotional needs to positively engage in camp. S/he will communicate with and act as a resource for staff and families. S/he will display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility and utilize the Developmental Asset approach to Positive Youth Development.

Requirements

• An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and Positive Youth Development.
• Minimum of Two years related work experience.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Child Psychology, Human Services or a related field is preferred; or working toward such a degree.
• Some camp experience is preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts with Camp Administration, counselors, nurse, and clinician to implement strategies or take steps to help campers with a diverse array of abilities and social and emotional needs to positively engage in camp.
• Communicate with and act as a resource for staff and families.
• Display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility.
• Utilize the Developmental Asset approach to Positive Youth Development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree