PT Inclusion Specialist

Are you passionate about creating meaningful accessible experiences for individuals with disabilities Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new opportunities to problem-solve collaborate and make a difference If so wed love to meet you.

We are seeking an Inclusion Specialist to support our recreation programs by ensuring that participants of all abilities can fully engage in safe ageappropriate this role you will work directly with staff families and community partners to design coordinate and support individualized inclusion solutions that reflect best practices and ADA guidelines.

What Youll Do

Conduct recreation and accessibility assessments to determine the appropriate supports needed for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Collaborate with families program staff and external partners to create individualized inclusion plans.

Serve as the primary liaison to ensure effective communication between participants caregivers educators healthcare providers and City staff.

Provide general and individualized training to staff on supporting participants with disabilities.

Coordinate staffing plans and adaptive equipment to support participant needs.

Review facility accessibility and provide recommendations for ADA and Title II compliance.

Stay current on disability inclusion best practices and interpret relevant federal and state laws.

Prepare monthly program reports and support broader inclusion initiatives as assigned.

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise compassion and adaptability. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Patience and a calm supportive presence in fastchanging situations.

A proactive jumpin mentality with strong problemsolving instincts.

A solid foundational knowledge of ADA guidelines.

High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate sensitive or difficult conversations with staff and families.

Strong active listening and conflictresolution skills.

The ability to translate complex inclusion needs into clear actionable plans.

Experience working with children and adults with disabilities.

Workload & Schedule

This position follows a seasonal schedule:

OffSeason (SeptemberApril): 510 hours per week with highly flexible scheduling.

Peak Season (MayAugust): 2535 hours per week; daytime availability required typically 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during summer camp programs.

Mandatory Training: One weeklong evening training in May (typically the week prior to Memorial Day).

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker

Valid Missouri drivers license

Ability to work nights weekends holidays or irregular hours as needed

Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification

Ukeru TraintheTrainer Certification (or ability to obtain within six months)

Strong communication organization and timemanagement skills

Ability to safely participate in recreation environments including lifting/moving over 50 lbs. and engaging in crisis intervention

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you please apply at our website today.

The City of OFallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in eVerify

Required Experience:

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