Summer Camp Behavioral Intervention Specialist

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Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation.

Become an Summer camp staff member and help us change the way kids play! At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 200+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

WHO WE ARE:

Kids in the Game is dedicated to providing positive opportunities and experiences through sports and creative play. Every summer, we serve over a thousand NYC children through our summer day camps, which combine sports instruction with creative movement, arts and STEM enrichment, field trips, swimming, and more. We're committed to being the best part of every kid's summer! Our team is a youthful bunch and we want to make sure every summer is filled with happiness, relationship building, safe spaces to be yourself and most importantly FUN!

Our work is focused on achieving five ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Creating a positive sense of self

• Community Building

• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a seasonal Behavioral Intervention Specialist who possesses the empathy, flexibility, and compassion to provide social-emotional and behavioral support for our campers and coaches throughout the 2023 summer camp season. The ideal candidate has an understanding of diverse youth development programs (after school programs, summer camps, sports teams), prior experience providing behavioral / mental health services in an educational or recreation-based setting, and a passion for our mission and values. This would be a seasonal, salaried position from Early May - August 25, 2023.

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist provides on-site and on-call behavioral support and conflict resolution strategies for our camp leadership teams and campers. The Intervention Specialist will offer daily support to our seven camp locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx through a combination of site visits and camper observations, 1-on-1 sessions with camp staff and campers, as well as ongoing communication via calls, emails, and internal messages. They must have a strong background in youth development, social work, counseling, and

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist will be devoted to providing our campers (and team) with a support system outside of the Directors for behavioral issues, coping mechanisms and a listening ear. You will work alongside the Camp Director and Assistant Directors to help our teams identify the appropriate ways to address behavioral or mental health concerns that may arise among campers and staff.

You should have advanced knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), effective communication, and conflict resolution. You will be tasked to provide services to assist in growing campers socially, emotionally and intellectually. You will  be observing and interacting with campers and the staff on a day to day basis to make sure their needs are being met and they feel comfortable challenging themselves. We are looking for someone who can think outside the box, helping to create strategies and new ideas to make sure our counselors and Division Leaders are equipped for the summer to help grow and support our campers.

• During on-site training, provide scenario-based training to camp teams to strengthen staff knowledge of positive behavior interventions & supports, mental health practices, and stress management strategies
• Design and implement behavior support tools for campers; model and share with camp team
• Provide support to Camp Directors and camp leadership staff by answering their questions or concerns regarding camper needs
• Be a listening ear for staff needs and stressors; be available for calls and 1:1 meetings at the camp sites
• Provide on-site direct support for behavioral issues, including 1:1 camper meetings and group observations
• Work on an individual basis as needed to reinforce appropriate choices regarding camper / staff behavior, and create behavioral plans
• Assist Camp Directors in preparing parent communications and leading meetings regarding their campers behavioral / social emotional needs
• Be a key resource for camp leadership teams in problem solving staff/camper issues and parental concerns
• Maintain/file all documentation and incident reports regarding behavioral concerns and plans for campers

Schedule & Travel Expectations:

• This is a full-time seasonal position that requires in-person work and the ability to use public transportation to travel between Manhattan (downtown & uptown areas), Brooklyn (Greenpoint & Park Slope), and the Bronx (Riverdale)

• Weekly schedule:

  • You’ll create a weekly schedule of camps to visit in collaboration with the Camps Supervisor
  • You’ll spend 70-80% of the week (3-4 days) conducting observations at camp sites and providing on-site support to campers, staff, and camp leadership
  • You’ll be on-call during the hours of camp operations to speak with camp leadership about emerging situations
  • You’ll dedicate at least one full day per week to completing reports related to camp incidents at the main office

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU

• You are a dedicated and committed individual who knows the importance of the camp experience
• You are committed to helping kids build self-esteem and confidence through sports and creative play
• You are someone who will go the extra mile to make a child smile, inspire them to embrace new experiences, and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
• You are excited about interacting with others and supporting the growth of our team
• You are able to think creatively and problem solve, even under high pressure situation
• You communicate effectively with others plus you are able to receive and give feedback constructively
• You are empathetic towards all stakeholders at camp - parents, staff, campers, and vendors
• You are looking to grow as a leader and help others become leaders

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US

• We are a youthful, passionate, committed team of individuals that care about our youth and city
• We are committed to developing innovative, creative programs that promote creative play and sports skill development
• We work hard and push each other personally and professionally to keep growing
• We offer you the freedom to reach new parts of NYC while working in diverse communities
• We are an active team and regularly participate in company social leagues, team-building activities, and sporting events

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.

CAMP INFORMATION:

• • Pre Summer Commitment - Starting in Late April through June - 10 to 15 hours per week
    • Attend Camp leadership meetings, Camp Director check ins, camp trainings and more
  • Camp Session Dates: June 19th - August 25th 2022 (10 weeks)
    • Monday – Friday (7:30a – 4:30p)
  • Office location:
    • Gramercy - 45 E 20th St, 4 FL, New York, NY 10003
  • Camp Locations:
    • Inwood - 108 Cooper St NY, NY 10034
    • Upper West Side - 147 W 70th St NY, NY 10023
    • Upper East Side - 4 East 90th St NY, NY 10128
    • East Village - 44 East 2nd St NY, NY 10003
    • Riverdale - 5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
    • Park Slope - 588 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
    • Greenpoint - 100 Dobbins St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

• Compensation:

  • Total Summer Salary $8,450 - $9,000 - includes pre summer stipends, training bonuses and 9 weeks of camp

Job Requirements:

Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:

• Must have completed a physical exam and TB test within one year of the camp dates, pass NYS and national background checks, and be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
• Currently pursuing or have recently completed a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
• Possess 2+ years of experience working in a behavioral/intervention specialist setting with children and adults
• Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents, and caregivers
• Communicate in a timely and professional fashion with parents, caregivers, kids and staff across organization-wide communication channels (Slack, Email, Text, Google Calendar, etc.) and be able to interpret and understand both written and oral instructions
• Attend and help facilitate training sessions before and during the summer