Inclusion Leader II - Expanded Learning Programs (...

Responsible for working individually with participants with special needs and helping to facilitate their inclusion into a YMCA program setting by providing behavior modification and support services for participants with social-emotional/behavior challenges and their families. This position is responsible for leading children, youth and/or young adults in a variety of YMCA programming daily, ensure safety and well-being of all participants, actively engage in planning and implementation of quality YMCA programs and objectives, and serve as a positive role model.To learn more about YMCA Expanded Learning Programs CLICK HEREFor more on Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)SCHEDULE:M-F 6am - 8am and/or 1:30pm - 6pm (must be available for 4 shifts minimum)WORK DESIGNATION: In-PersonHelp facilitate inclusion of participant into typical program dayWork individually with a participant with special needsEnsure safety, well-being of participants to include physical and personal care hygieneImplement behavior strategies that support the participant in the programProvide continual supervision and comfort to participants and serve as a leader and positive role modelFacilitate activities, academic enrichment, games, crafts and other program activitiesCreate an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individualityMaintain daily communication with supervisor, staff, participants and parentsProvide resources and effective strategies that support the participant to other staffFollow and maintain YMCA standards, goals and objectivesKeep and maintain ongoing participant documentation for services and accountabilityThe physical ability work with participants who require diapering and/or lifting servicesMust have verbal, visual and auditory abilities to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergencyAbility to work with a culturally diverse communityAbility to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skillsTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage. Otherwise, you will mostly likely be assigned to one school site.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not include any supervisory responsibilitiesMinimum 18 years of age and high school graduate or GED1 - 2 years advanced experience working with participants with special needs/social-emotional/behavior support needs ages 0-21Experience in behavior modification strategies and reinforcement systems are desirablePRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notificationsNegative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health InstituteEducation may vary per the department or program of hire: Completion of 48 college units,OR passed CAPE/ Instructional Aide proficiency examOR 12 units in Child Development or related field which can include: Arts, Early Childhood Education, Education, Humanities, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, and TheaterUSD $20.50 - USD $23.63 /Hr.

Created: 2025-10-04