YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.

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