Program Leader, Inclusion
Parks and Recreation Department
2-10 hours per week
STARTING RATE: $16.50 / hour
POSITION RANGE: $16.50 – $17.50 / hour
JOB DUTIES:
The Inclusion Leader facilitates positive interactions between individuals with a disability and his/her peers to help build friendships among participants. The inclusion leader plays a crucial role in ensuring everyone, including those with disabilities can fully participate in programs and activities by providing support, modifications, and adaptations.
The Inclusion Leader fosters sensitivity awareness and provides recreational choice for assigned participants. Some leaders are assigned as “one-on-one” aides, but others may act as a “shadow” and step in to help the individual with a disability when necessary. The inclusion leader may provide strategies and techniques to support individuals with behavioral challenges and can help create sensory friendly environments and support to individuals who need it.
Hours assigned based on participant registrations. Successful candidates should be available for select nights and weekends.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
Basic knowledge of working with individuals with special needs in a variety of recreational activities including sports, aquatics, social, art, games or other activities. Able to emphasize an individual’s abilities, help participants build self- esteem, and promote social interactions. Experience working with children and people with disabilities is desired. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license preferred.
Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office on or before the application deadline. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Review of applications with best qualified candidates eligible for interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are available at the Human Resources Office, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or Position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels; it is committed to creating an environment of
belonging and engagement for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.
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