Behavioral Interventionist - Youth Recreation , Recreation & Wellbeing

Overview

Behavioral Interventionist - Youth Recreation (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 83735

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and 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).

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/31/2026. This is an ongoing hiring process with multiple positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open for as long as applications are accepted.

• Develop, implement, and document a plan of accommodations for campers consistent with Camp policies, procedures, and guidelines with the Inclusion Leads and Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinator.
• Adhere to all assignments made by the Leadership Team to support campers/groups on an as needed basis.
• Provide extra hands-on assistance to specific campers and/or groups of campers identified as having social-emotional and/or behavioral needs.
• Observe campers' mental and physical health; refer serious concerns or problems to appropriate Leadership Team members and Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinator.
• Accompany campers to their activities as assigned and assist group leaders and instructors as needed.
• Make effective use of camp materials and other supplies (e.g., fidget toys, sensory bins, etc.).
• Help campers leave their comfort zones and take healthy risks while improving their knowledge and skill levels.
• Assist and guide campers in resolving their own difficulties and step-in only when necessary to bolster their life skills.

• Social emotional regulation and communication skills
• Motor skills-physical education, body awareness
• Speech/language-communication skills
• Leisure/recreation skills-e.g., drawing, catching/rolling a ball, playing a board game, or engaging in physical activities
• Self-help
• Specialized areas, based on individual needs

• Contribute relevant feedback/information on camper progress through observation, interaction, and maintaining accurate records (e.g., documentation).
• Document assessments and interventions clearly, accurately, promptly, and concisely.
• Complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and CANRA forms when needed, alert supervisors.
• Follow campus-wide procedures in Mandated Reporting laws regarding child abuse and neglect (CANRA).
• Refer program and administrative questions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Update Inclusion Lead, other Leadership Team members, and/or Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinator regarding the status of campers receiving accommodations and support.
• Work collaboratively with Inclusion Lead, other Leadership Team members, and Wellbeing & Inclusion Coordinator when communicating to parents, making recommendations on sending camp participants home that are consistent with all disciplinary Camp policies if necessary.
• Prepare, maintain, and process all forms and paperwork accurately and promptly (reports, timesheets, employee paperwork, etc.).
• Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location.

• Provide general supervision, risk management, and downtime/recreational activities for youth participants.
• Ensure campers have safe and appropriate equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Account for all campers, conduct group headcounts regularly, and follow check-in/out duties as assigned.
• Walk campers safely between locations and supervise them on water/restroom breaks as needed.
• Assist campers with…