City Inclusion and Behavior Support Specialist Seasonal Spring or Summer
City Inclusion and Behavior Support Specialist Seasonal Spring or Summer
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Job Description
Position Description (Full Time or Part Time)
Department Overview
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka Minnesota. We provide individualized services that maximize independence boost community engagement and improve physical and emotional wellbeing to individuals of all abilities living in the Minneapolis metro area. Our recreation department offers small group and individual therapeutic services and contracts with county and city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation inclusion support and training services to their community members.
Job Summary
The City Inclusion and Behavior Support Specialist is a dedicated professional collaborating closely with children and teens with disabilities to assist them in setting and achieving personalized goals actively promoting their engagement in a range of recreational activities. Committed to fostering inclusivity this key team member works closely with participants from diverse backgrounds. Additionally they may organize daily checkins with participants requiring support. This role is pivotal in creating an environment where every individual can thrive fostering meaningful experiences for all. If you are passionate about inclusivity and aspire to make a lasting impact we invite you to join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the city parks and recreation staff by acting as an assistant coach program leader or instructor
Assisting and interacting with other participants in the program as well as the child that is receiving the 1:1 assistance
Ensure a welcoming and accessible environment that accommodates the diverse needs of participants.
Providing extra assistance for the child or teen with a disability teaching strategies to staff communicating other children and seeking out information from the recreation staff to ensure maximum involvement.
Document detailed progress notes for each child capturing achievements challenges and milestones during program sessions.
Complete needed paperwork and trainings in a timely fashion Key Responsibilities
Support children and teens with disabilities in typical recreation settings
Implement behavioral support strategies intervening when necessary to address challenges and promote positive behavior among participants.
Learn about behavior management strategies
Assist in creating custom inclusion plans for Participants
Communicate effectively with program coordinators parents and other team members to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to inclusive programming.
Implement strategies to address individual needs and adapt activities to promote inclusivity.
Provide intervention when needed maintaining composure and ensuring the emotional wellbeing of participants in challenging situations.
Collaborate with participants with disabilities to establish personalized goals regularly assessing and adjusting objectives to ensure continued progress.
Required Qualifications
A genuine liking for working with kids with disabilities
Must be energetic and willing to make a difference in a childs life
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Creative problemsolving skills.
Flexibility to adapt to various program needs participant abilities and evolving situations.
Must have a current drivers license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
