Inclusion & Complex Needs Specialist

Bellevue Boys & Girls Club•Bellevue, WA

1d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inclusion & Complex Needs Specialist provides organizational leadership in inclusion, behavioral support, disability accommodations, and staff development across Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue’s after-school and preschool programs. The role assesses participant needs, develops non-clinical Program Support Plans focused on reasonable accommodations in a group childcare setting, coaches staff, partners with families, collaborates with schools and service providers, and builds systems for safe and successful inclusion across multiple sites. BGCB does not provide therapeutic, clinical, or specialized behavioral services; placement decisions are based on safety, feasibility, and the organization’s ability to support a child within its staffing model. The Specialist works directly in program environments, provides hands-on support to children with complex needs, coaches staff working with high-needs participants, and supports other program needs. The role also recruits, trains, supervises, and mentors Inclusion Support Staff. It leads the development of inclusion systems and training, supports families and community partners, and helps launch a pilot program for children whose needs can be safely and reasonably accommodated within BGCB’s group-care environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
At least five years of experience working directly with children with disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral health needs, or complex support needs.
At least two years of leadership, supervisory, or staff management experience.
Experience coaching, training, and developing employees.
Experience creating behavior support plans or individualized support plans.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience as a Special Education Teacher, Program Manager, Behavior Specialist, BCBA, Social Worker, School Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator, or in a related role.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or similar de-escalation certification.
Experience supervising paraeducators, instructional assistants, behavior technicians, or support staff.
Knowledge of ADA requirements and disability accommodation practices.
Experience in youth development, childcare, recreation, or nonprofit settings.
Background as a Special Education Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator, Behavior Specialist, BCBA or ABA Program Supervisor, School-Based Program Manager, Child & Family Therapist, Youth Program Inclusion Manager, Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Special Education Professional, or Community-Based Inclusion Specialist.

Responsibilities

Lead development of BGCB’s inclusion and behavioral support program and establish systems, procedures, and best practices across multiple sites.
Develop Program Support Plans for children requiring accommodations, help determine appropriate participant placement and support strategies, monitor progress, and recommend adjustments.
Track outcomes, capacity, and program effectiveness, ensuring supports align with BGCB’s group-care model and are not clinical or therapeutic services.
Recruit, coach, supervise, and mentor Inclusion Support Staff; provide professional development and performance coaching; and build a specialized support team.
Create and deliver inclusion-focused training curriculum and support Site Directors and Program Directors with challenging situations.
Conduct intake and consultation meetings with families, collaborate on strengths, needs, and strategies, communicate about progress and plans, and serve as a resource for families.
Partner with school district personnel, special education teams, therapists, and service providers; participate in multidisciplinary planning when appropriate; and develop community partnerships.
Coach staff on positive behavior support, train teams in de-escalation and prevention, assist with challenging behaviors, risk assessment, and safety planning, and recommend accommodations and environmental modifications.
Provide hands-on support to children with complex needs and on-site coaching and training for staff; support other program needs.
Develop and deliver training on disability awareness and inclusion, trauma-informed care, positive behavior interventions, autism support, sensory regulation, communication supports, family engagement, ADA accommodations and accessibility, and crisis prevention and de-escalation.
Launch the high-needs participant pilot, develop support plans, recruit and train an initial cohort of Inclusion Support Staff, build organization-wide training resources, establish family and community-provider partnerships, and help create a scalable model for expansion.
Travel regularly between Clubhouses, preschool sites, and community partner locations; occasional evening or weekend work may be needed for urgent behavioral needs, family consultations, or staff training.