Overview The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs is responsible for assisting individuals or small groups of K-12 student participants into a school district-funded before- and after-school program. This role assists with student participation in program through supervision, behavior intervention, medical, health, or physical assistance. The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs ensures the program remains welcoming and nurturing for all student participants and guests while actively contributing to a strong, supportive staff team. To learn more about YMCA Expanded Learning Programs CLICK HERE For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) SCHEDULE: • Program hours 6am to 8am and/or 1:30pm to 6pm M-F. WORK DESIGNATION: • In-Person Responsibilities • Assist assigned participants with homework assistance, enrichment and program activities, and meals to support inclusion into the program; support participants during meal and snack times to ensure needs are met. • Maintains safety and well-being of all participants; implements de-escalation techniques and interventions for high-risk behaviors such as self-harming, eloping, and aggression. • Guides participants by using a variety of techniques including non-verbal role modeling, emotional and physical support, and positive youth development. • Provides dignified assistance with the use of restroom facilities, including diapering, and clothing changes, utilizing proper lifting and transfer techniques as required. • Administers specialized health care support under the training and direction of a school or district nurse. • Practices prompt-fading techniques to increase participant independence in program. • Collaborates and communicates professionally and proactively with school staff and school administration, parents and guardians, and other Expanded Learning Programs staff members as needed. • Participate in professional development and relevant training opportunities as appropriate for assigned position. • Other duties as assigned. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: • This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • N/A Qualifications • A minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with children ages 5-17 with special needs. • A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience providing medical, physical, or high-acuity behavioral support to children ages 5-17 with special needs within a K-12 school district environment. • Knowledge of best practices for supporting individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental needs (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, mobility impairment). • Excellent verbal communication skills when interacting with participants and tailors communication style to meet the diverse verbal and non-verbal needs of participants and partners. • Ability to quickly build trust, rapport, and supportive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and colleagues. • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional composure when managing high-stress behavioral incidents or medical emergencies • Proficiency in identifying behavioral triggers and implementing de-escalation techniques to ensure participant and staff safety. • Ability to lift, carry, and position participants using proper ergonomic techniques • Fine motor skills required to assist with medical equipment, feeding, diapering, and personal hygiene tasks with precision and dignity • Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to quickly identify, assess, and respond immediately to “elopement" (running) or signs of distress PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES: • Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants • Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications • Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute • High School Diploma/GED (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation) AND successful completion of California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE)/ Instructional Aide (IA) exam prior to first day of hire OR, • Completion of at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above only) OR, • Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degree or higher (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation) Pay Range USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.