INCLUSION COUNSELOR - SEASONAL

Description

Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate in Cary camps as fully as possible, reasonable modifications are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As an inclusion counselor you will supervise and support campers with disabilities in various camp settings, ensuring they can fully participate in daily activities. Support may include:

• Providing 1:1 assistance or supporting small groups.
• Modifying activities to promote engagement and inclusion.
• Encouraging camper independence while ensuring safety and enjoyment.

Ideal candidates are patient, flexible, and passionate about creating an inclusive camp experience for all

The season is from May to October 2025. This is a seasonal part-time, non-benefited position, up to 40 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cary is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our goal is for our workplace to be one where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Typical Tasks

• Assists in program planning and actively participates as well as engages all participants in activities
• Interacts with parents, care providers, and service providers of persons with disabilities throughout the community
• Supervises and assists participants with disabilities in summer camps
• Modifies activities as needed, or provides reasonable accommodations for participation
• Implements participant inclusion plan recommendations (inclusion services)
• Assists participants with personal care activities including toileting, dressing, hygiene, and management of belongings and/or medication
• Monitors participants for safety and addresses behavior concerns
• Documents and/or relays accident/incident information to the appropriate staff
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, care providers, and supervisors
• Maintains and completes appropriate paperwork for Specialized Recreation programs, as well as Inclusion Services
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in working with persons who have disabilities
• Skilled in assisting with personal care such as toileting, dressing, management of belongings and/or medication
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise
• General knowledge of implementing programs for persons who have disabilities
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies required for programs
• Ability to develop and make activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and enthusiastically with persons of all ages and all ability levels
• Ability to organize and schedule time
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van if needed

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or a related field.

Requires some prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.

Requires CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months with provided training)

Physical Requirements
Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public. An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies. Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources

Cary, North Carolina, 27513