Inclusive Program Counselor

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of up to 3 children with special needs that are going into 1^st-7^th grade throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of an Inclusive Counselor is to manage behaviors, introduce inclusive programing throughout the day, run small group activities, participate, build relationships, and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child. Must have experience working with children with special needs.

Timeframe

June 23 – August 15, 2025 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-3:30pm

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and identify camper needs.
• Execute behavior plan for campers with challenging behaviors.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to camp.
• Ensure that follow-up communication is completed with your assigned Behavioral Specialist.
• Familiarize yourself with campers’ history/files/medications.
• Create and execute incentive programs with your Behavioral Specialist.
• Work with team to ensure the inclusion of all children.
• Communicate positively and professionally.
• Give positive direction and set reasonable accommodation with your campers.
• Utilize our “Zen Zone” space when needed.
• Use common sense and good judgment in all situations to keep children safe and happy.
• Participate in all camp activities.
• Understand camper needs and customize their schedule.
• Work cooperatively with the admin team.
• Must participate in staff training.

Qualifications

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Patient, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with children with special needs.

Salary : $16 - $17