Summer Camp Behavioral Specialist
About The Position
The Summer Camp Behavioral Specialist works with branch staff and program participants to create a positive and productive environment where all participants learn, grow and thrive. The Behavioral Support Specialist will be responsible for implementing behavior plans, utilize principles rooted in applied behavior analysis to decrease problem behavior to promote positive replacement behaviors, and maintain accurate documentation for monitoring progress. The Summer Camp Behavioral Specialist focuses on a person-centered hands-on approach versus overall behavioral strategy to ensure each participant is treated individually with success as the goal. This position will approach work with a proactive approach with growth mindset and character development as outcomes for all. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-3 years of related work experience, (including working with children with emotional and/or behavioral concerns). Camp experience is preferred.
- An understanding of positive behavior approaches.
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
- Bachelors degree in special education, behavioral/social sciences, child development, counseling, psychology, or education - or working towards degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children on the autism spectrum age 2-18 (Preferred).
- Registered Behavior Technician (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assist in de-escalation of day-to-day behavioral incidents throughout the camp day.
- Provide on-going training, support, and modeling for counselors on how to: minimize common problem behaviors, and how to work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges. Intervene with campers when appropriate to prevent or resolve incidents.
- Provide a safe environment for campers to discuss concerns, receive disciplinary action, and support.
- With the support of association BCBA, create behavior strategies for children while promoting a positive environment and instilling the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Maintain documentation and records of office visitations, incident reports, and behavior referrals.
- Support implantation of camp-wide positive behavior support systems
- With the support of camp director and BCBA, meet with parents and staff to create a collaborative approach to managing behaviors for a positive outcome.
- Participate in camp activities and staff meetings.
- Attend camper field trips.
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
- Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
- Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
- 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
- Career development and paid training
- Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
