Inclusion Facilitator (part-time)

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: employment@cambridgema.gov 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.