Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

Free Seasonal Y Membership

Hourly Range $21.00-$25.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in de-escalation of day-to-day behavioral incidents throughout the camp day.
• Implement preventative social emotional strategies for campers and provide on-going training, support, and modeling for counselors on how to: minimize common problem behaviors, and how to work with campers who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Use observational data to create accommodations for children with varying levels of sensory needs to ensure their success in the camp environment
• Intervene with campers when appropriate to prevent or resolve incidents.
• Provide a safe environment for campers to discuss concerns, receive disciplinary action, and support.
• Create behavior strategies for children while promoting a positive environment and instilling the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Maintain documentation and records of office visitations, incident reports, and behavior referrals.
• Support implantation of camp-wide positive behavior support systems
• With the support of camp director, meet with parents and staff to create a collaborative approach to managing behaviors for a positive outcome.
• Participate in camp activities and staff meetings.
• Attend camper field trips.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of child related work experience, (including working with children with emotional and/or behavioral concerns).
• An understanding of positive behavior approaches.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors 90% of the day.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum age 5-13
• Degree preferred, behavioral/social sciences, child development, counseling, psychology, or education - or working towards degree.
• Meets OCCL requirements for Camp Staff (if applicable) or ACA Staff requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills
• Previous Summer Camp experience
• Registered Behavior Technician
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum age 2-18 (Preferred).

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.