Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Camp: 

• Provide training to staff on basic behavior management strategies
• Assist the Camp Director in reviewing and creating policies and procedures regarding behavior management. 
• Review camper files and identify campers who will need extra support
• Call families to make an action plan regarding camper behavior management and needs

During Camp: 

• Provide daily check-in with pre-identified campers.
• Remain on-call at all times to assist staff with any behavior management problems that arise
• Document all interactions with campers. 
• Document all concerns presented by staff regarding campers
• Call home to families regarding serious behavior concerns,
• Call home to families to provide positive updates on pre-identified campers
• Organize and participate in emergency drills and crisis procedures.
• On check-in day interact with parents and document any concerns or needs for additional support while at camp. 
• Attend daily Division Leader Meetings to provide support to leadership staff 
• Attend weekly program head meetings to provide support to program staff
• The Behavior Support Specialist will be the first contacted at night regarding any camper concerns
• The Behavior Support Specialist will follow all child abuse prevention best practices. Including but not limited to: never being alone with a child. 
• Treat children with dignity and respect. Recognize their individuality and diversity.
• Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. Set a good example for staff and campers.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers, and campers to develop team spirit and a family atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned