Job Description

Job Title: Inclusion Support Specialist

Company: City of Lake Oswego

Job Description

The PositionGENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Inclusion Specialist provides on-site assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental or behavioral needs as they integrate into general Lake Oswego Park & Recreation Department summer camps and programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion or behavior plans, maintaining a safe environment and promoting a participant’s success in a program.Summer Camps run June 16-August 22Shifts Vary: Monday through Friday, 8:30a-4p, 8:30a-12p, or 12:30a-4pHours are determined by camp schedules and on-call availabilityKey Responsibilities

• Consult with Recreation Supervisor to get information regarding participant before start of classes
• Call family/participant ahead of time to talk about meeting on the first day of scheduled activity
• Provide support to participant during class. May include fitness programs (i.e. swimming, hiking, aerobics, etc.)
• Make adaptations to ensure participant’s successful inclusion into class
• Demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude towards people with disabilities
• Able to work independently
• Inclusion specialists do NOT provide transportation, toileting or transferring of participants
• Report all accidents/incidents to Recreation Supervisor immediately
• Maintains records of activity participation
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience working with students experiencing exceptionalities including behavioral, physical or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of ADA (American with Disabilities Act) goals, principles and types of modifications.
• Ability to utilize appropriate behavior modification techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Modern principles & practices of therapeutic recreation designed for developmentally disabled & special needs population.
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Interacts with staff and students appropriately.
• The employee is frequently required to walk stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings. The employee is occasionally required to, push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35lbs.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Supplemental Information

• Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License, and good driving record.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification, required
• Experience working with students with exceptionalities or comparable training

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Expected Salary: $20 – 24 per hour

Location: Oregon

Job Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:39:44 GMT