Seasonal Inclusion Counselor

Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. To support full participation of individuals with disabilities in Cary camps, reasonable modifications are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. As an Inclusion Counselor, you will supervise and assist participants with disabilities in various camp settings. You will also serve as a 1:1 aide, modifying activities as needed for camper participation alongside all campers.

Ideal applicants must possess patience, flexibility, and a "can-do" attitude.

The season is from May to October 2023. This is a seasonal part-time, non-benefited position, up to 40 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cary is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our goal is for our workplace to be one where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

• Assists in program planning and actively participates as well as engages all participants in activities;
• Interacts with parents, care providers, and service providers of persons with disabilities throughout the community;
• Supervises and assists participants with disabilities in summer camps;
• Modifies activities as needed, or provides reasonable accommodations for participation;
• Implements participant inclusion plan recommendations (inclusion services);
• Assists participants with personal care activities including toileting, dressing, hygiene, and management of belongings and/or medication;
• Monitors participants for safety and addresses behavior concerns;
• Documents and/or relays accident/incident information to the appropriate staff;
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, care providers, and supervisors;
• Maintains and completes appropriate paperwork for Specialized Recreation programs, as well as Inclusion Services;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Candidates must have prior experience working with persons who have disabilities; experience assisting with personal care such as toileting, dressing, management of belongings and/or medication; ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise; general knowledge of implementing programs for persons who have disabilities; general knowledge of equipment and supplies required for programs;

ability to develop and make activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels; ability to work and communicate effectively and enthusiastically with persons of all ages and all ability levels; ability to organize and schedule time; ability to drive a 15-passenger van if needed; and ability to complete CPR/First Aid Certification. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, general recreation, physical education, or related fields, and prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.

Requires a passion for providing caring, excellent customer service while interacting with citizens and colleagues.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification, and credit history review) prior to employment. Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Cary is the largest town and seventh-largest municipality in North Carolina.