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The Cross Island YMCA is seeking an Inclusion Camp Specialist who will be responsible for creating a safe, positive environment for school-age children with special needs, and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Summer Camp programs operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., July through August.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times
Understand, maintain, and ensure that participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures
Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility
Develop and implement creative, inclusive outreach strategies to connect with and engage individuals who may face extra barriers to participation, including physical barriers
Manage participants’ Individualized Accommodation Plans, student behavioral support plans, and logs
Support the implementation of systems for tracking student behaviors and collaborate with staff, caregivers, and teachers to identify individual behavior support techniques for students experiencing challenges
Partner with the Camp Director to ensure social-emotional development and behavior management are infused into programming
Guide staff on how to effectively implement behavioral strategies in the learning environment
Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants
Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences
Ensure staff are familiar with common mental health support needs (i.e., depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, etc.) and trauma-informed programming approach to support all participants and families
Support the creation of a resource center for stakeholders to ensure ongoing support for topics and issues as they arise. Provide reliable information about available resources and make relevant referrals for mental health services and additional services as needed
Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed, such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to the death or incarceration of a family member
Implement lessons and training on how to provide additional support and services to enable full participation for those with special needs, both physical and cognitive. Conduct technical assistance with YMCA staff in programming related to behavior challenges, engagement, and social-emotional development
If applicable, provide task management with Social Work Interns to provide purposeful roles that support the behavioral, emotional, and physical needs of the participants
Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers
Attend all required pre-camp training. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in special education, social sciences, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required
ME, MSW/MHC student or graduate preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience working with children with special needs required
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults