Summer Camp Inclusion Support Counselor (1:1)

Job Summary:

At the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and fully included. YWCA Summer Camps is more than a summer program—it’s a place where children build confidence, form friendships, and experience the joy of simply being a kid.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dependable direct support professionals to serve as Inclusion Support Counselors, providing dedicated 1:1 support to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout our 8-week summer camps.

In this role, you are more than a counselor—you are a bridge. You help ensure that every camper can participate, belong, and thrive in all aspects of camp life. Whether it’s supporting a camper in the pool, encouraging participation in group activities, or helping navigate transitions throughout the day, your presence makes inclusion real.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who leads with patience, empathy, and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. You’ll work alongside a team committed to equity, access, and creating meaningful experiences for all campers, while supporting individual needs in a way that is respectful, empowering, and rooted in dignity.

Grounded in person-centered practices and aligned with OPWDD standards and core competencies, this role blends structure with heart—supporting not just safety and participation, but growth, independence, and joy. At the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and fully included. YWCA Summer Camps is more than a summer program—it’s a place where children build confidence, form friendships, and experience the joy of simply being a kid.

We are seeking compassionate, energetic, and dependable direct support professionals to serve as Inclusion Support Counselors, providing dedicated 1:1 support to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout our 8-week summer camps.

In this role, you are more than a counselor—you are a bridge. You help ensure that every camper can participate, belong, and thrive in all aspects of camp life. Whether it’s supporting a camper in the pool, encouraging participation in group activities, or helping navigate transitions throughout the day, your presence makes inclusion real.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who leads with patience, empathy, and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. You’ll work alongside a team committed to equity, access, and creating meaningful experiences for all campers, while supporting individual needs in a way that is respectful, empowering, and rooted in dignity.

Grounded in person-centered practices and aligned with OPWDD standards and core competencies, this role blends structure with heart—supporting not just safety and participation, but growth, independence, and joy.