Behavioral Specialist - Camp Tuckaho

The Behavioral Specialist supports campers’ social-emotional well-being by guiding positive interactions among peers and counselors, helps defuse challenging behaviors, and provides one-on-one assistance to campers who need extra support. This role works closely with counselors and camp leadership to create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all campers. The Behavioral Specialist also facilitates conflict resolution, models healthy communication skills, and implements strategies that promote positive behavior and personal growth.

Overnight Camp employment is seasonal with dates of employment from May-August. Employment will be at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, Missouri. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide 1:1 support for campers who need extra support

• Provide campers and counselors with conflict resolution skills

• Mediate and diffuse conflict between campers

• Promote continued positive peer interactions using restorative justice strategies

• Assist campers regulate emotions

• Provide campers with coping skills

• Provide social emotional lessons to units

• Assists with general office duties as assigned 

• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers. 

• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated

• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated  

• Reviews unit roster and Camper Information Forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.

• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship. 

• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.  

• May live in a unit with campers as needed

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attains the minimum age of 21 
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures  
• Has successful experience working with groups of children  
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers  
• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude  
• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living outdoors 
• Strong swimming skills required
• Experience working with children ages 6-18
• Knowledge of neurodivergence 
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to diffuse challenging behaviors
• Degree or experience in special education, social work, or related field

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee: 

• Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. 
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Is required to drive/operate an automobile 
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

EXPOSURES  

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.  

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:  

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member have unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.   

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING:  

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.