Inclusion Counselor - ASPIRE

Job Title:

Recreation Leader for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Provides direct leadership and inclusive support in recreational programs for youth, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Primarily focused on accommodating youth with support needs in Recreation Center's after school and summer camp programs; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of ASPIRE Program Supervisor.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages during recreation programs and activities.
• Support participants in fully engaging in after-school programs, summer camps and other recreation activities alongside their peers.
• Lead small-group activities and provide behavioral support to promote successful participation.
• Observe participants and collaborate with recreation center staff to implement inclusive practices and appropriate accommodations.
• Assist recreation staff in adapting programs, activities and equipment to meet participants' individual needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized recreation plans based on participant goals and support needs.
• Monitor participant progress and complete required documentation regarding goals, behavior and staff support needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents or caregivers, supervisors and recreation center staff regarding participant progress, needs and goals.
• Promote positive behavior and implement appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Provide a high level of customer service to participants, families and the public.
• Assist with other recreation programs, special events and department activities as assigned.
• Operate City vehicles, including passenger vans, as required for program activities and transportation.
• Educate and enforce department policies, facility rules and safety regulations.
• Prepare, organize and maintain adaptive equipment, supplies and program materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized program environment before, during and after activities.
• Perform all duties in accordance with department policies and procedures, OSHA regulations, and City safety standards.

What You'll Bring:

We recognize your time is valuable, please ensure you meet the required qualifications below prior to applying:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Graduated from High School or GED;
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Previous work experience in recreation and parks setting, education system, or direct client care support
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Recreational Therapy and/or closely related field
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Qualifications:

Physical Requirements

Light to Medium Work:
Exerting negligible amount of force to move supplies, equipment, and objects. Physical demand requirements usually require walking, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling, jumping, running, climbing, kneeling, and sitting, sometimes on the ground or floor. There is significant use of arms, hands, legs and feet.

Physical Demand Level Lifting Requirement

Sedentary Up to 10 lbs. occasionally

Light Up to 20 lbs. occasionally; up to 10 lbs. frequently

Medium 20–50 lbs. occasionally; 10–25 lbs. frequently

Reaching, Handling, and Fingering: (Reaching
- Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, but normally to the front or side). (Handling
- Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved). (Fingering
- Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling). All are requirements of this job.

Talking and/or Hearing: (Talking
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word). (Hearing
- Perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Must be able to communicate with the program participants and their family members. Must be able to speak clearly and have a voice with enough volume to be heard over the other noises of the facility and be able to hear should a participant call for help or…