Job Summary
The J Camps Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for the inclusion in J Camps of campers with a variety of developmental, sensory, communication and behavior challenges. The J Camps Inclusion Coordinator will work with the families and the camp directors to ensure success in the J Camps environment. The J Camps Inclusion Coordinator will supervise counselors who are serving in roles that are directly related to campers who need support services or accommodations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Work with the Director of Children and Camping to evaluate and assess a camper’s readiness and ability to be successful in J Camps
- Work with the families prior to the summer to determine an action plan for what success at camp looks like
- Communicate with teachers, therapists, or other support systems to completely understand what a child’s needs during the summer will be
- Serve as an integral part of the summer J Camps staff training team
- Facilitate extra staff training for those counselors working directly with children who need accommodations
- Participate in hiring of Inclusion Aids
- Setup a safe space for those campers who need to remove themselves from the camp group
- Supervise Inclusion Aids, check in with them regularly about their campers
- Communicate with parents as needed about issues that arise
- Serve as a resource for Camp Directors who are struggling with camper behavior
- Participate daily in carpool and other all camp procedures
- Other work as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, child development, teaching or another related field
- Experience with children who receive accommodations or special supports
- Team Player
- Hard and independent worker
- Excellent communication skills
- Some night and weekend hours may be required