Inclusion & Complex Needs Specialist
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 group childcare settings, coaches staff, partners with families, collaborates with schools and service providers, and builds systems that support safe and successful inclusion across multiple Club sites. BGCB does not provide therapeutic, clinical, or specialized behavioral services; enrollment and support decisions depend on safety, feasibility, and the ability to meet a child’s needs within the organization’s staffing model. The Specialist works directly in program environments, providing hands-on support to children with complex needs and on-site coaching and training for staff. The role also recruits, trains, supervises, and mentors Inclusion Support Staff who support children with higher levels of developmental, behavioral, emotional, sensory, or medical needs. The position includes program leadership, staff development, family partnership, school and community collaboration, behavioral support and crisis response, and training and capacity building. This is an on-site role supporting multiple Club locations, combining administrative work with staff coaching, participant observation, family meetings, and collaboration with schools and service providers. Regular travel between Clubhouses, preschool sites, and community partner locations is required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support urgent behavioral needs, family consultations, or staff training.
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of BGCB’s inclusion and behavioral support program.
- Create systems, procedures, and best practices for inclusion across multiple sites.
- Develop Program Support Plans for children requiring accommodations.
- Assist in determining appropriate participant placement and support strategies.
- Monitor participant progress and identify adjustments needed for success.
- Track outcomes, capacity, and program effectiveness.
- Ensure supports align with BGCB’s group-care model and do not constitute clinical or therapeutic services.
- Recruit, coach, supervise, and mentor Inclusion Support Staff.
- Provide ongoing professional development and performance coaching.
- Build a specialized team of staff interested in serving children with disabilities and behavioral support needs.
- Create and deliver inclusion-focused training curriculum for staff.
- Support Site Directors and Program Directors with challenging situations.
- Foster a culture of compassion, accountability, inclusion, and professional growth.
- Conduct intake and consultation meetings with families.
- Collaborate with caregivers to identify strengths, needs, and support strategies.
- Communicate with families about participant progress and support plans.
- Serve as a resource for families navigating developmental and behavioral supports.
- Partner with school district personnel, special education teams, therapists, and service providers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary planning discussions when appropriate.
- Develop community partnerships that strengthen services and resources available to families.
- Coach staff on positive behavior support practices.
- Train teams on de-escalation and prevention strategies.
- Support staff in responding to challenging behaviors.
- Assist with risk assessment and safety planning.
- Recommend accommodations, environmental modifications, and support strategies.
- Develop and deliver training in disability awareness and inclusion, trauma-informed care, positive behavior interventions, autism support strategies, sensory regulation techniques, communication supports, family engagement practices, ADA accommodations and accessibility, and crisis prevention and de-escalation.
- Provide hands-on support to children with complex needs and on-site coaching and training for program staff.
- Recruit and train an initial cohort of Inclusion Support Staff and help establish scalable training systems and resources.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
