Job Description

COMPENSATION:$400 WeeklyPOSITION DURATION:May 23, 2025 - August 1, 2025POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Camp Director of School and Retreat Programs, this position primarily involves the coordination of the Wellness Through Work program, in conjunction with Abilities Unlimited Hawaii. The mission of this program is to give transitioning young adults with disabilities real employment experience in combination with the education and support needed to achieve a fulfilling independent future. The Inclusion Specialist will fill the roles of friend, mentor, and role model for all interns. The Inclusion Specialist must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA\xe2\x80\x99s mission and goals, and a desire to work with individuals with disabilities. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and self-control are all essential.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.

• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor\'s Degree (or progress towards) in social work, therapy, counseling, mental health or equivalent preferred
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• TB test required

YMCA of Honolulu