Residential Camp Inclusion
1 week ago
Apply today to join our team for the Summer of 2026
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The residential camp inclusion and behavior specialist will tend to the needs of any special needs or special population children along with supporting unit directors and cabin staff with behavioral issues at camp. The mental inclusion and behavior specialist staff will provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT:
Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members' needs and wants is everyone's first and most important responsibility.
JOB SEGMENTS:
- Actively participate in and lead portions of All Staff Training and meetings.
- Follow established state laws, ACA regulations, and camp policies regarding camp health care.
- Demonstrate and teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
- Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
- Help to maintain an inventory of supplies needed for the inclusivity of all special needs and special population campers/staff
- Meet with the Leadership team as needed to discuss current special needs and special populations camper and staff needs.
- Maintain a weekly log of all issues and success stories and submit accident/incident reports to the Camp Director as needed.
- Inform the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Leadership team of any camper or staff problems, issues, or concerns.
- Correct and document, as necessary, situations that endanger the emotional or physical safety of any person.
- Work with Unit Directors and Cabin counselors to address any challenging/difficult situations that are ongoing in units.
- Help the medical team by being a presence and supporting any issues encountered by these camperand staff populations.
- Work with the Camp Leadership team to determine when individuals may need treatment away from camp and/or may need to leave camp.
- Communicate concerns and success stories with parents and families.
- Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
- Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
- Able to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
- Capable to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
- Submit all required paperwork on time.
- Willingness to go above and beyond your written job description.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- A Special Education Degree, experience as a School Para-Professional or Behavior Specialist,2+years' experience working with special needs and/or special populations (LGBTQIA+),and/or at least 2 years of college with a focus on special education or social work focused on special populations preferred.
- Current First Aid and Adult and Child, AED certifications
- At least 21 years old with a valid driver's license
- Desire and ability to live and work in a camp setting
- At least 2 years of experience with special needs or special populations (LGBTQIA+)preferred.
- Ability to assist with camp wide inclusivity initiatives and implement the camp inclusivity plan.
- Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization. Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Reliable, dependable, great time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
- Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
- Ability to assess and implement risk management procedures as needed.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team.
- Successfully pass the Massachusetts mandated CORI and SORI check.
- Sound judgment, integrity, problem solving skills and risk management.
- Human relation skills with general public and staff.
- Physical assessment skills with children ages 7 - 18 years old.
- Field experience preferred.
The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.
*After completing the application process, you will have the opportunity to complete your Talent Profile by joining our Talent Community
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