Day Camp Behavior Specialist (South Lake)

Duties & Responsibilities

Observe children who are currently struggling and model positive behavioral intervention strategies for counselors to use with the child. Counsel campers with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in Day Camp. Communicate with parents and schedule meetings to provide resources with kids having consistent issues. Document interactions with campers appropriately. Use documents such as FYI forms, Incident Reports, and Behavior plans with campers, staff, and parents. Provide the information for the plan, the support for the plan, and the resources for the plan. Maintain case files and reports to track progress and problems. Support staff daily through behavior management, parent communication, staff communication, program implementation, crisis intervention, and more. Attend weekly staff meetings and provide the group with a professional development tools each week to help guide them throughout their summer successfully. Assist camp staff with any questions or concerns regarding their campers, staff, etc. Meet weekly with Director to discuss any concerns and provide the appropriate support. Facilitate Social Emotional Learning activities and coach staff in SEL implementation Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other related field nearing completion. Experience in School Social Work may be advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassion and empathy for children. Professionalism and discretion. Good relationships with relevant social services. Previous experience working with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.