What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Behavioral Specialist - YMCA Camp Hi-Rock position at CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC.?
The Behavioral Specialist will be a resource for all campers and staff who need assistance dealing with personal, relational, or camp problems or concerns. The Behavioral Specialist will provide a safe and nurturing environment for everyone and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the preparation and lead portions of Administrative Staff Training and All Staff Training.
- Review Camper Tips for Success Forms and take action to meet special needs noted.
- Assist any person with complaints or issues regarding their experience at camp or with personal problems.
- Inform Camp Director of all serious situations including violence, abuse, leaving camp, and breach of rules.
- Inform parents of situations needing their attention and seek their support for the child and staff involved.
- Follow all state laws regarding the reporting and documenting of child abuse to the appropriate agency.
- Maintain a clean and welcoming office.
- Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
- Be consistently available to staff and campers and provide on-going assistance, guidance, and training.
- Intervene in any situation to improve the quality of the relationships and experiences of campers and staff.
- Be a liaison between campers and staff, staff and administration, and actively focus on the international staff’s needs.
- Coordinate completing special camper laundry needs with medical staff.
- Plan for and provide an atmosphere of high staff morale.
- Participate in Administrator on Duty and night activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
- Follow all camp rules and regulations and enforce them among peers.
- Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
- Submit all required paperwork and an End of the Year Report on time.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one's peers outdoors
- Prior camp staff experience for three years
- Background in social work, psychology, or experience supporting youth with diverse behavioral or social-emotional needs
- Sound judgment, effective listener and communicator, and discrete
- Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable
- College senior or equivalent and at least 21 years old
- Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
- Ability to communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instructions.
- Abilities to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
- Physical ability to communicate with parents and state agencies and review and maintain confidential written records.
- Ability to live on site for the duration of the season.
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