Care & Inclusion Team Member - Day Camp @ JCC
NEW YORK, NYPosted 25 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Job overview
The Care & Inclusion Team Member at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan's Day Camp supports young campers' social, emotional, and behavioral needs, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for children ages 3-5 during the summer camp season.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves working directly with campers needing extra support, collaborating with camp leadership and counselors to implement support strategies, communicating with families and service providers, ensuring camper safety, and participating in staff meetings to contribute to a positive camp experience.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a summer salary starting at $5,500, commensurate with experience, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience or education in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or Early Childhood fields, preferably with neurodivergent children or those with social/emotional/behavioral needs, and strong communication and organizational skills; camp experience is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The camp culture emphasizes a warm, safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment focused on youth mental health and developmental growth through fun and engaging programming.
Company information
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan operates a summer Day Camp for young children, focusing on developmental skills and inclusive programming within a community-centered environment.
Team overview
The Care & Inclusion Team collaborates closely with Camp and Site Directors, counselors, specialists, and leadership staff to support campers' individual needs effectively.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan facility, with camp sessions running from mid-June to mid-August and includes orientation sessions in June and spring evenings.
Unique job features
This role uniquely focuses on supporting neurodivergent and special needs children in an early childhood camp setting, emphasizing mental health and individualized behavioral support plans.
Company overview
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is a community center located on the Upper West Side of New York City, dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community. They offer a wide range of programs and services including fitness classes, cultural events, educational workshops, and social services, catering to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The organization generates revenue through membership fees, program fees, donations, and grants. Founded in 1989, it has grown significantly, becoming a cornerstone of community life and a model for other Jewish community centers nationwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience and passion for youth mental health, early childhood development, and supporting neurodivergent children or those with social, emotional, or behavioral needs, as emphasized in the job description.
Focus on showcasing your skills in collaboration, communication with families and service providers, and your ability to create safe, inclusive environments for young children, which are critical for the Care & Inclusion Team role.
Apply through multiple channels such as Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Care & Inclusion Team members or camp leadership staff on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about their experience managing behavioral support plans or inquiring about the camp’s approach to inclusion and youth mental health.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'youth mental health,' 'behavioral support plans,' 'collaboration with counselors,' 'early childhood,' and 'inclusive environment' to increase the likelihood of passing initial screenings.
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