About the Department
GENERAL 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 15-August 21
Shifts Vary: Monday through Friday, 8:30a-4p, 8:30a-12p, or 12:30a-4p
Hours are determined by camp schedules and on-call availability
Position Duties
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Other Qualifications
- 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