Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff – Fall 2024

Program Description:

Why work for Inclusion Services?

We love our community! Recreation Inclusion Staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. Our staff get to be creative, flexible and have fun while providing support so all people in our community can enjoy the benefits of MSCR programs!

We love our staff! All MSCR Recreation Inclusion Staff receive specific Professional Development training geared to working with people with disabilities. We provide ongoing coaching to help grow your skills and offer opportunities to advance. Gain the skills and experience needed to become a Lead Assistant Director for Inclusion Services or a Field Supervisor! We serve locations all over the city and try our best to match staff with their location preference.

Job Description & Duties:

• Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities in inclusive afterschool programs and recreational activities, provide reasonable accommodations, and collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
• Lead inclusion staff work in collaboration with program leaders and site leadership to provide an inclusive experience.

In addition to the above duties, Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff are expected to support the site in one or both of the following ways:

• The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff takes on more responsibility due to a participant’s higher support needs.
• The Lead Recreation Inclusion Staff provides onsite staff coaching and capacity building for program staff in regards to participants’ accommodation needs.

Position Dates:

August, 26, 2024-June 11, 2025. We will be following the MMSD school year calendar.

Work Location:  

NORTH: Mendota, Lake View, Lindbergh, Sandburg

SOUTH: Lincoln, Southside

EAST: Emerson, Henderson, Hawthorne, Lowell, Nuestro Mundo at Frank Allis, Schenk

WEST: Anana, Midvale, Orchard Ridge

• Locations Anana Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Lindbergh Elementary, Lowell Elementary, Mendota Elementary, Midvale Elementary, Nuestro Mundo at Frank Allis, Orchard Ridge Elementary, Sandburg, Schenk Elementary, Southside Elementary
• Hours a Week:

  15-18.5 hours per week.

• Work Hours:

  Anana, Emerson, Hawthorne, Henderson, Lincoln, Lowell, Mendota, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo at Frank Allis, Southside: Mon 12:45pm-5:45pm; Tues-Fri 2:10pm-5:45pm

  Lake View, Lindbergh, Orchard Ridge, Sandburg, Schenk: Mon 1:30pm-6:00pm; Tues-Fri 3:00pm-6:00pm

• Pay Rate:

  $17 per hour.

• Minimum Qualifications:

  Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs and people with disabilities with more intense support needs.
  Experience working in youth programs and/or inclusive recreation programs (childcare, camps, etc).
  Must have proven dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program (including swimming and active games).

• Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience providing behavioral modifications and support.
  Experience with staff coaching and capacity building.
  CPR and First Aid certification a plus.
  Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like.

• Other Information:

  If you have any questions, please contact: Jason Busack, Inclusion Services Specialist at jbbusack@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-622-6927.

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