Day Camp Inclusion Support Counselor

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is seeking dedicated Inclusion Counselors for Camp Twelve Trails. This seasonal position focuses on providing support to children with special needs in a nurturing camp environment, implementing care plans, and encouraging positive interactions. Ideal candidates will cultivate enriching relationships with campers and participate actively in camp activities while promoting inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Background in education or youth services preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs is a plus.
• Ability to implement behavior plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating educational and recreational activities.
• Implement behavior strategies for individual children.
• Develop relationships with campers to enhance their experience.

Skills

Support for children with special needs

Behavior management

Relationship building with youth

Inclusivity promotion

Job description

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CAMP OVERVIEW:Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated into everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW:Inclusion Counselors (Level 1) provide support based on each specific child’s need at targeted times of the day. They will apply and track individualized behavior plans, and implement specific behavioral and instructional strategies developed by Camp’s inclusion Coordinator.

Inclusion Counselors (Level 2) support a group of campers with special needs through 2:1 support, application and tracking of individualized behavior plans, and implementation of specific behavioral and instructional strategies developed by Camp’s inclusion Coordinator.

Duties During Camp

• Assist in facilitating educational and recreational activities.
• Assist in dressing and managing camper belongings.
• Implement strategies laid out in camper plans that promote inclusivity.
• Actively develop relationships with youth.
• Facilitate relationships and play between campers and their peers.
• Enforce rules and expectations of the program to maintain safety at all times, including busing and transitions.
• Model appropriate behavior to campers, and use positive behavior-management techniques with participants.
• Participate alongside camper in all camp activities, including swim and sports.
• Provide support for all campers in the group at any given time with a primary focus on the campers with needs.
• Provide reports to your supervisor in order that they can effectively communicate with parents about their child’s behavior and progress in camp.
• Attend and participate in all pre-camp trainings, camp meetings, activities and special programs.
  
  

Status

• Seasonal.
• Mondays through Fridays, June 30 - August 15, 2025 including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and June.
  
  

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summer.

Salary Range: $2600 - $3300 (Up to $750 bonus available based on experience).

Please use the following link to be considered for employment with Camp Twelve Trails for Summer 2024: https://www.camptwelvetrails.org/apply-now-1

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

About YM&YWHA Of Washington Heights & Inwood

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.

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