What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Seasonal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Counselor position at The City of Coral Gables?
The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Part-Time Seasonal Special Populations Counselor. The City has a population of approximately 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City Beautiful is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, recreating side-by-side throughout all city programs and facilities. The City, is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and autonomy.
Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Part-Time Seasonal DEI Counselor will provide inclusion support and specialized recreational programming for campers with disabilities across the lifespan and prepare daily for each camper by thoroughly understanding and consistently adhering to the Individual Educational/Behavior Plan as directed by the parents, educators, specialists and/or professional consultants.
This is a seasonal position that is scheduled to begin this Summer.Please note that candidates selected for this position may be assigned to any of the following facilities: War Memorial Youth Center, Venetian Pool, Adult Activities Center, Tennis Center and Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park.
In addition, selected candidates will be required to attend a mandatory orientation on May 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025.
Graduate from a four year college or university with a major in Special Education, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Minimum of 1 year experience working with special needs clients in the area of assignment.
CPR/First Aide/AED Certification must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Salary : $24
