Job description

The Inclusion Facilitator will provide direct support in adapting and modifying programs to meet the needs of a specific child or children enrolled in Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)/Out of School (OST) Programs. The Inclusion Facilitator will be supervised directly by the head supervisor in each program with support and guidance provided by the Inclusion team for DHSP.

• Help children transition into and out of DHSP/OST programs
• In conjunction with other team members, maintain a positive, inclusive environment for both children and adults at all times.
• Share in classroom responsibilities as assigned by site supervisor (activity planning, set up and break down, and classroom maintenance/classroom cleaning).
• Provide proximity support to identified children at all times.
• In conjunction with the Inclusion team and other team members, develop and implement accommodations to meet the needs of identified children.
• Perform related duties involving identified children as may be designated by the Head Supervisor of the program.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor within program as well as with Inclusion team.
• Participate in all classroom and on-site staff meetings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Practical experience working with children with special and diverse needs.
• Demonstrate verbally basic clinical/diagnostic understanding of children’s needs.
• Have a basic understanding and/or willingness to be trained in Positive Behavior Support techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

HOURS OF WORK: 19.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday within afterschool schedule between 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. Occasional full days and vacation weeks. Position begins immediately and continues through the school year.

RATE: $22.00-$24.00 per hour. Retention bonus may be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit both your resume and cover letter via email to the City's employment email account or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Review of resumes is ongoing. Position will remain open until filled. We are an AA/EEO Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with children with special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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