Behavioral Interventionist - Youth Recreation Recreation & Wellbeing

Inclusion Program Staff

The Department of Recreation & Wellbeing provides competitive and recreational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and campus affiliated community members. In addition to the 30 sports clubs, the department offers a wide range of recreational activities and state of the art equipment.

The Inclusion program runs throughout the duration of UC Berkeley Youth Recreation's summer and year-round youth programming, integrating into each program unit, to offer individualized and thoughtful support to campers with differing needs. The program offers close supervision and trained intervention to help youth enrolled in camps successfully participate in activities and with their peers. The program is intended to serve campers with a range of different needs and assist camp staff in understanding how to best support those needs with the goal of ensuring all campers have an enriching, safe, and fun camp experience.

Inclusion responsibilities are conducted by staff members, called Behavioral Interventionists, who have experience, training, and/or education specifically in the Child Development/Psychology and Social Service field(s) or have a passion for working with youth who need additional accommodations (e.g., challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, and so on).

Responsibilities include:

• Youth Support & Intervention
• Administrative
• Programmatic
• Miscellaneous

Required Qualifications include:

• At least one year (or 12 months) of previous experience working in recreational or educational programs for youth.
• Service orientation, sound judgment and decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management skills, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of campers.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking skills.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Work leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Current American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED, First-Aid, Epi-Pen + Asthma certification (or agree to completing the certification course upon hire).
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Prior experience in the Child Psychology, Child Development, Education, and/or Social Service fields.
• Some college or Associate Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn UC Berkeley's campus policies and procedures.

Salary & Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.00 - $23.00. This is a 3-month, variable hours, contract appointment. Which typically works 32-40 hours per week for about three months during the summer. This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.