Camp Health And Behavioral Specialist - The Y In Pasadena

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How this role contributes to the Y's mission:

As a Health & Behavioral Specialist for Y camp, you will support daily camp operations by assisting in the overall health and safety of camp staff and campers with the focus on mental health. You will promote, model, and implement behavior management strategies for Camp Directors, Camp Leaders and campers and their families. You will leverage your enthusiasm in supervising, participating with and engaging campers to create a high quality, fun camper experience. As a Health & Behavioral Specialist, you'll contribute to the Y movement by providing experiences that lead to a summer of adventure and a lifetime of memories.

This work is right for you if you have:

• An interest in the well-being of camp age children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit

• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children parents/guardians, members and other Y associates

• Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a counseling or social work capacity

• A bachelor's degree or higher (preferred), or currently enrolled in an accredited clinical mental health counseling graduate program or related discipline

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

Other details

• Job Family Summer/Residential Camp

• Pay Type Hourly

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