Adult Programs Inclusion Facilitator

Position Summary

The Inclusion Adult Advocate plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment for participants of all abilities within our adult enrichment programs. This position is dedicated to ensuring that each individual is meaningfully included and able to participate to the fullest extent possible.

In this role, the Inclusion Adult Advocate provides individualized support to participants with varying abilities, working proactively to adapt activities, anticipate needs, and remove barriers to engagement. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, the advocate modifies program curriculum as needed to promote success, confidence, and a sense of belonging for every participant.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, resourceful, and attentive, with a strong commitment to inclusion and person-centered support. They are skilled at balancing structure with flexibility, thinking ahead while responding in the moment, and building positive relationships with participants, staff, and program leaders.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals, celebrating diverse abilities, and helping create an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Provide assistance and facilitate programming (e.g., interpret instructions, provide physical assistance, teach social skills, etc.) in order to help the participants learn recreation, education, social, and leisure skills
• Encourage social interaction between the participants with varying abilities, the group, and community
• Provide positive reinforcement or other behavioral intervention, as needed, to facilitate the participant’s involvement and acceptance in the group
• Promote the participant’s enjoyment in the program
• Respond to typical participant and staff concerns regarding those in your care
• Role model best inclusive practices for both staff and other program attendees to promote full inclusion
• Develop anecdotal or written reports regarding the progress of the participant as needed for the Inclusion Department
• Track the development of recreational, educational, social and leisure skills via documentation and/or environmental analysis checklists, meeting goals and objectives set for the participant and/or programs
• Supervise the health and safety of all participants
• Attend team meetings to discuss inclusive progress and strategies