INCLUSION SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Inclusion Specialist supports members with higher needs to help ensure their success in the KIDSTOP program. The role may involve supporting individuals with special needs in a group setting or providing one-on-one assistance or programming. The position requires maintaining positive relationships with youth, supervisors, school staff, families, and the broader community while reflecting the organization’s values and mission. The Inclusion Specialist works at Oak Hill KIDSTOP in St. Cloud, Minnesota, reports to the Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager, and is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position. The role includes supporting appropriate member behavior, communicating with parents and colleagues, participating in staff meetings, and caring for program equipment, supplies, and facilities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and may involve noisy conditions, workplace stressors, and occasional exposure to chemicals or body fluids.
Requirements
- Ability to relate well with members in a KIDSTOP group environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and mobile when supervising members with special needs.
- Knowledge of and willingness to follow KIDSTOP policies.
- Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.
- Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
- Three to six months of experience working with higher-needs children is preferred.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including regular walking, bending, reaching, stretching, hearing, seeing, and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and stationary work.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather, in team and independent settings, and in noisy conditions; occasional work around odors, varied lighting, and small or enclosed spaces.
- Ability to manage workplace stressors and handle belligerent behaviors.
- Ability to occasionally work with chemicals or body fluids and use protective gear such as gloves or masks.
Nice To Haves
- Three to six months of experience working with higher-needs children.
Responsibilities
- Support members with higher needs to help ensure their success in the KIDSTOP program.
- Help members with special needs or behavior issues model behavior consistent with KIDSTOP expectations.
- Implement appropriate behavior-management skills for individual members under supervision.
- Identify behavior triggers and professionally and respectfully de-escalate destructive situations.
- Assist individuals with special needs in a group setting or provide one-on-one assistance or programming.
- Handle toileting and hygiene needs as required.
- Communicate effectively and participate positively with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and members.
- Participate in staff meetings to support a productive work environment.
- Care for and maintain program equipment, supplies, and facilities, including cleanup and proper use.
- Interact regularly with youth and supervisors to provide support, share information, and reinforce program goals.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with school staff, member families, and the broader community.
Benefits
- Paid emergency safe and sick time for part-time employees.
- Jury duty time for part-time employees.
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match, upon meeting required eligibility.
- Health benefits for part-time-plus employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
