Position: Inclusion Senior Leader - CSS III

The Inclusion Program provides 1:1/shared staff support to campers with disabilities in all city programs. The Senior Inclusion Leader position oversees planning, staffing, and daily operations of the Inclusion program. The Inclusion Policy is designed to ensure compliance by the City with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to facilitate opportunities for participants with disabilities to engage in recreational pursuits in the most integrated setting possible.

Department: City of Davis Parks & Community Services

Hours: Must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (schedules vary) from June through August, attend Monday and Tuesday evening staff meetings during the summer dates, and participate in mandatory trainings on weekends in June with additional TBD trainings.

Wages: Community Services Specialist III – $17.83-18.73 per hour based upon experience

Status/Selection Process: Temporary Part Time, No Benefits. Applicants are screened according to experience relevant to this position. The most qualified applicants are invited to attend individual or small group interviews.

Duties:

- Supervises, schedules, motivates, evaluates and directs team of Inclusion leaders at various sites.
- Oversees administrative daily tasks and operations of the inclusion program. Duties range from early morning to after camp meetings.
- Balances camp site duties and administrative commitments. Site visits and inclusion support as needed
- Develops weekly staff schedules, weekly email correspondence, team oversight and instruction
- Assists with staff training presentations and volunteer education presentations during summer training
- Communicates with parents on a daily basis regarding participant behavior, daily updates and other relevant matters.
- Organizes and coordinates documentation to share with related staff.
- Coordinate material distribution including family correspondence and weekly email reminders.
- Inclusion Senior Leaders will utilize and train support techniques provided by the Program Coordinator
- Camp visits to observe, direct team member on best practices and support plans
- Must attend and lead weekly staff meetings for inclusion.
- Assist recreation leaders in behavior plans, disciplinarian decisions, parent educations
- Maintain positive communications with parents, program staff and other members of the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability and desire to advocate for individuals with disabilities to promote social inclusion within the program.
Must be 18 years or older OR have education equivalent to the completion of high school.
Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid prior to the start of the summer camp program.
Ability to direct and delegate assigned tasks to subordinate staff as needed.
Ability to swim at a level considered water safe and be comfortable participating in pool activities.
Ability to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and creativity in the job position.
Ability to motivate and lead staff, volunteers and youth participants.
Having knowledge of recreation activities, child development, behavior management practices, staff supervision techniques, and community resources is desirable.
Ability to communicate effectively with program participants, parents and co-workers
Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, etc.

Desired Qualifications: Senior Leaders take an active role in shaping other staff members and leading by example. Be ready and enthusiastic to jump into various new settings each day and instruct assist in inclusion matters which are often behavior interventions and stressful scenarios. Applicants must be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible. Must have experience working with children/youth/teens with disabilities in recreation settings. Inclusion Leaders will recognize the capability of all campers and possess an understanding that challenges and differences are encountered by all campers.

Experience and Training: Must have a minimum of two years of experience working in youth programs and supervising others, or an equivalent setting. Advanced education in recreation administration or similar coursework may substitute for a portion of the required work experience.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week. Staff are required to wear a mask and should be prepared to demonstrate physical distancing standards in line with current guidelines and requirements to keep all staff and participants safe. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, please go online at www.cityofdavis.org

Final Filing Date: The posting will be open until filled. Applicants will be notified via email of their application status.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.

NOTES
Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.

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