Summer Camp Behavior Support
Old Colony YMCA
Location
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Quick overview
Coordinate with camp administration and clinical staff to implement behavioral strategies for campers with diverse needs. Act as a resource for families and staff while promoting positive character traits and youth development.
Requirements summary
Requires a minimum of two years of related experience and preferably a bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or a related human services field. Must possess strong communication skills and the physical ability to perform camp activities.
Job description
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and Positive Youth Development.
- Minimum of Two years related work experience. Some camp experience is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills and demonstrates professionalism with staff, parents and participants
- Experience working with at-risk populations is helpful
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend and walk during the work day
