
Seasonal Camper Support Specialist, Weir River – World's End
The Trustees of Reservations
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hingham • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $34 - $36 per hour
About the role
- Support the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at outdoor camps in Hingham, MA this summer.
- Collaborate with camp staff to help make every amazing camp week a success for all campers.
- Assist in setting up indoor and outdoor activity and quiet spaces that allows all campers to flourish at camp.
- Lead staff training as it relates to understanding and supporting campers with a range of needs.
- Review camper records and documents (IEPs, Behavior Plans, etc.) prior to attendance.
- Communicate with caregivers as necessary before or during camp to set up campers for success.
- Take lead in coordinating and implementing strategy plans for campers who would benefit from accommodations and modifications.
- Support Instructors and Junior Instructors (ages 15-18) with camper accommodations and modifications.
- Ensure proper completion and documentation of administrative duties as they relate to camper accommodations and modifications.
- Work onsite at WRF and WE for up to 5 hours per day on Mondays and Tuesdays, and be available remotely for review of camper records, parent communications, and remote consultation, estimating total hours per week at 12-15.
Requirements
- A master's degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, or other relevant course of study.
- Proven expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practices, neurodiversity, behavior modification, and special education.
- Creative, passionate, open-minded, and knowledgeable in a broad range of behavioral, social, and developmental needs of campers and their caregivers.
- Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.
- Adept at reading IEPs and other camper documents and providing insight and direction to best support campers.
- Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.
- Effective communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Availability for camp staff training weeks (June 8-19) and all eight weeks of camp (June 22–August 14), Mondays-Fridays.
- Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary).
- Able to lift 40 pounds.
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
- A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
Benefits
- Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
- Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
- Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
trauma-informed practicesneurodiversitybehavior modificationspecial educationIEP readingbehavior documentationcamper accommodationsmodifications implementationchild developmentsocial work
Soft Skills
effective communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillscreativitypassionopen-mindednesscalm demeanorfriendlinessobservation sharingsupportive attitude
Certifications
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification