Behavior and Wellness Specialist- Camp Greene Wood

Behavior and Wellness Specialist – Camp Greene Wood

We’re looking for a summer job that makes a difference. Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Greene Wood day camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5‑17.

Dates:
June 2 - August 1, 2026. Camp is closed June 19, 2026 and July 3‑5, 2026; these days are unpaid.

• Weekly: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday
• Saturday and Sunday off.
• Staff training week hours 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Special Overnight Week June 29 – July 1, 2026 includes a 2‑hour break on Tuesday.

• Pay: $145 per day.
• Mental Health First Aid and First Aid & CPR certifications (training provided).
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program.

• Must be 21+ years old as of June 14, 2026, with a valid driver’s license; 23+ strongly preferred.
• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages.
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting.
• Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid or similar MESH training (or equivalent credentials).
• 3+ years of relevant experience; ideally in a third/fourth year of or graduate with a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing, or licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, or RN.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Proof of health history, clearing candidate for camp work.
• Willingness to live and work in an indoor/outdoor camp setting with irregular hours and limited technology.

• Help build a supportive environment for campers to grow, make friends, and try new things.
• Act as a member of the leadership team to provide teamwork & leadership opportunities, open communication, and encourage positive peer relationships.
• Assist in developing behavior management guidelines and positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Support campers and staff with empathy, open communication, guidance, and encouragement; provide strategies for stress‑relief, self‑esteem growth, and de‑escalation.
• Provide individual and group support to address anxiety, anger, depression, conflict, morale, homesickness, peer pressure, relationships, self‑care, self‑image, stress, and more.
• Model problem‑solving, collaboration, and initiative, especially regarding mental/emotional health and self‑care.
• Debrief campers and staff after use of emergency action plan or other notable situations.
• Guide staff in managing camper behavior and step in when appropriate.
• Maintain health records, health screenings, and health care on site for campers and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our summer camp team!