Day Camp Social Worker

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under guidance of the Youth Development Director, the Day Camp Social Worker is responsible for counseling students with personal, behavioral, and psychological issues, and addressing relevant issues in the camp. He/She will work with students one-on-one and during camp sessions. The Day Camp Social Worker will also provide appropriate resources and strategies to parents and camp counselors to assist campers who are experiencing behavioral or psychological issues. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Observe children who are currently struggling and model strategies for counselors to use with the child.
• Counsel campers with personal and psychological issues that affect their performance, behavior, and socialization in Day Camp.
• Communicate with parents and schedule meetings to provide resources with kids having consistent issues.
• Document interactions with campers appropriately. Use documents such as FYI forms, Incident Reports, and Behavior plans with campers, staff, and parents. Provide the information for the plan, the support for the plan, and the resources for the plan.
• Maintain case files and reports to track progress and problems.
• Support staff daily through behavior management, parent communication, staff communication, program implementation, crisis intervention, and more.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and provide the group with a professional development tools each week to help guide them throughout their summer successfully.
• Assist camp staff with any questions or concerns regarding their campers, staff, etc.
• Meet weekly with Director to discuss any concerns and provide the appropriate support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in social work.
• Experience in School Social Work may be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy for children.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Good relationships with relevant social services.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations