Day Camp Behavior Specialist

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

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Now Hiring at the Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

• Family-friendly Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Day Camp Behavior Specialist is responsible for counseling students with personal, behavioral, and psychological issues, and addressing relevant issues in the camp. He/She will work with students one-on-one and during camp sessions. This Leader will provide appropriate resources and strategies to parents and camp counselors to assist campers who are experiencing behavioral or psychological issues. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Observe children who are currently struggling and model positive behavioral intervention strategies for counselors to use with the child.

• Counsel campers with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in Day Camp.

• Communicate with parents and schedule meetings to provide resources with kids having consistent issues. To review appropriate documented Interactions with Campers. Using tools such as Incident reports, Behavior Plans and FYI forms.

• Support staff daily through behavior management, parent communication, staff communication, program implementation, crisis intervention, and more.

• Meet weekly with the Director to discuss any concerns and host staff meetings and provide the group with professional development tools each week to help guide them throughout their summer successfully.

• Assist camp staff with any questions or concerns regarding their campers, staff, etc. by Facilitating Social Emotional Learning activities and coach staff in SEL implementation. 

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• A bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other related field nearing completion.

• Experience in School Social Work may be advantageous.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good relationships with relevant social services.

• Previous experience working with diverse populations with a commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Meets the requirements set forth by the state-licensing agency. Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.

• Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations. 

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

• Ability to maintain case files and reports to track progress and problems. 

• Ability to have Compassion and empathy for children.

• Ability to be Professional and discreet while developing positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.