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Inclusion Support Specialist - Camps

City of Lake Oswego

Oregon, OR | Temporary

$55k-70k (estimate)

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Inclusion Support Specialist - Camps

$55k-70k (estimate)

Temporary | Public Administration 1 Month Ago

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City of Lake Oswego is Hiring an Inclusion Support Specialist - Camps Near Oregon, OR

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 17-August 23

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

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

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.