Inclusion CoordinatorSpecial Needs Vacation-School Break Camp

Laughter. Fun. Being a role model and making a difference. JCC Greater Boston located in Newton runs school break Vacation Camps for December break February break Passover break and spring break in April for children grades K 8. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in sports swimming arts and crafts and much more as they develop and build selfconfidence and have a blast with energy of the camp is lively playful and warm and we are looking for fun responsible role models to lead activities for the campers.

We serve a population of campers with special needs and are committed to fully including them in activities with their peers. Advocate Camp Counselors partner with their coCounselors and our support staff as a team to create an inclusive group dynamic while facilitating accommodations based on ICPs (Individual Camper Plans) to fully include campers with special needs in their peer groups and activities throughout the camp day. The Inclusion Coordinator role works with our camp leadership team to guide our staff and implement inclusion supports and tools to ensure activities are inclusive for all our campers.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all irrespective of personal practices beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Bostons core values Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Work in partnership with camp staff to create an inclusive group dynamic and facilitate accommodations to fully include campers with special needs with their peers
• Create and implement support tools as needed (visual schedules sensory accommodations etc.
• Advocate for campers needs and abilities
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of campers in structured and unstructured time
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy safe and memorable day for the children
• Facilitate and support camper participation in activities including arts sports and swimming
  

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Bostons mission vision and values of belonging joyfulness collaboration and transformation including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Bostons respected and valued peopleorientated workplace of diverse community services providers which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with 8 hour shifts available. Offering great perks including JCC Health & Fitness center access a supportive vibrant inperson work environment and a competitive starting pay rate of $20 per pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications experience and JCCs internal equity.

Available Dates: the typical daily work schedule is 8:30am 4:30pm

December Camp: December

February Camp: February

Passover Camp: April

Spring Break Camp: April

Please note candidates do not need to commit to all the above dates. We schedule staff by the day.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983 JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant inclusive diverse community by nurturing meaningful lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers day camps regional teen and family programs health and wellness offerings and adult arts and ideas classes JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections learning and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90 positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better worklife balance we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all irrespective of personal practices beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Bostons core values: Belonging Joyfulness Collaboration and Transformation which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work please visit our careers page at Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age race color religion national origin ancestry veteran status marital status pregnancy genetic information or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.