Summer Camp Behavioral Specialist

YMCA of Greater Brandywine • West Chester, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Support Specialist at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) works with branch staff and program participants to create a positive and productive environment where all participants learn, grow and thrive. This role involves implementing behavior plans, utilizing principles rooted in applied behavior analysis to decrease problem behavior and promote positive replacement behaviors, and maintaining accurate documentation for monitoring progress. The specialist focuses on a person-centered, hands-on approach to ensure individual success, approaching work proactively with a growth mindset and character development as outcomes. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization serving Chester County, dedicated to nurturing potential, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of related work experience, (including working with children with emotional and/or behavioral concerns).
• 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

• Camp experience is preferred.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees