Youth Behavioral Specialist & Wellness Coordinator (Spring Break Camp)

The Commitment:

Camp runs March 14, 2027- March 20, 2027. Note that staff members live on-site.

• Paid Staff Training will take place : March 5-7
• Pro-Tip for Students: You can use your experience at ASC for internship credit while still receiving your seasonal pay.

Our Locations

• Lake Travis (Ages 12-15): A classic hill country setup in the Turkey Bend Recreation Area. Think lake swimming, high ropes courses, and sunset sports.
• Zilker Lodge (Ages 8-11): Located in the heart of central Austin. You’ll spend your days canoeing Lady Bird Lake, hiking the Greenbelt, and exploring Zilker Park.

About the Role: Camper Wellness Coordinator

As the Camper Wellness Coordinator (CWC), you will champion the mental, emotional, social, and physical safety of our campers.

We are seeking compassionate, high-integrity candidates with experience supporting diverse youth, applying trauma-informed behavioral interventions (e.g., TBRI, Restorative Practices), and managing behavioral or mental health crises with composure and empathy.

• Staff Training & Coaching: Help design and facilitate pre-camp and ongoing training for counselors on trauma-informed behavior management, restorative practices, and crisis de-escalation.
• Proactive Camper Engagement: Join in camp activities to build trust, lead age-appropriate wellness programming for cabin groups, and ensure positive cabin culture contracts (SHINE) are maintained.
• Responsive Intervention & Crisis Support: Serve as the primary responder for escalated behaviors or mental health crises, developing "Expected Behavior Plans" and actionable coping strategies to keep youth safely engaged at camp.
• Parent & Family Partnership: Communicate regularly with guardians regarding camper progress and behavior plans, coordinate outside support resources when needed, and lead delicate conversations if a camper must return home.
• Administrative Oversight & Compliance: Document behavior and incident reports, maintain detailed notes, and strictly adhere to Texas Mandated Reporter guidelines in close coordination with the Camp Director.

Requirements:

• You are 21 years or older AND have completed or are pursuing a Masters and/or Licensure in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. If you do not have a degree, you have extensive hands-on experience working with youth from the population we serve.
• You have at least 2 years of experience with camp, youth development, and/or outdoor programs
• You have the ability to pass a national criminal background check
• You have experience with trauma-informed care, TBRI, foster care, Child Development, child abuse, and understand the legal and ethical standards of practice
• You have experience working with youth with a wide range of backgrounds

Compensation & Benefits

• $813.52 for the camp session + additional paid training
• Full Room & Board: Free lodging and all meals/snacks provided while camp is in session.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to earn college internship credit while being paid.

Impact: A camp session of personal growth and the chance to make a lifelong difference in the lives of a diverse group of campers.