Camp Health and Behavioral Specialist - Pasadena

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission: As a Health & Behavioral Specialist for Y camp, you will support daily camp operations by assisting in the overall health and safety of camp staff and campers with the focus on mental health. You will promote, model, and implement behavior management strategies for Camp Directors, Camp Leaders and campers and their families. You will leverage your enthusiasm in supervising, participating with and engaging campers to create a high quality, fun camper experience. As a Health & Behavioral Specialist, you’ll contribute to the Y movement by providing experiences that lead to a summer of adventure and a lifetime of memories.  This work is right for you if you have: An interest in the well-being of camp age children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children parents/guardians, members and other Y associates Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a counseling or social work capacity A bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred), or currently enrolled in an accredited clinical mental health counseling graduate program or related discipline