Inclusion Coordinator / Floater

Northside Center for Child Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development seeks an Inclusion Coordinator Floater to support its COMPASS Afterschool & Summer Program in providing equitable access for all students. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration with staff, families, and external partners, and adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols.

The position offers flexible limited part-time scheduling to cover afterschool, holidays, summer sessions, and events, with a focus on trauma-informed, strengths-based

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities or behavioral needs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusion support and ensure meaningful participation in activities.
• Coach paraprofessionals and direct staff on inclusive practices and strategies.
• Coordinate floating coverage and support during transitions and high-need times.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and Northside services for continuity of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety, supervision, and documentation procedures.

Skills

Inclusion support

Paraprofessional coaching

Trauma-informed care

Restorative practices

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Mandated Reporter training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB CLASSIFICATION Inclusion Coordinator Floater COMPASS Afterschool & Summer Program

REPORTS TO Program Director DEPARTMENT Clinic COMPASS JOB TYPE Limited Part Time Non Exempt RATE 2200 per hour SCHEDULE Limited part time schedule based on program needs including afterschool school holiday summer training and special event coverage

OBJECTIVES

Reporting to the Program Director the Inclusion Coordinator Floater supports Northside Centers COMPASS Afterschool and Summer Program by helping ensure that all students have equitable access to and meaningful participation in programming regardless of disability learning needs language medical condition behavioral needs or social emotional support needs This limited schedule position provides targeted inclusion support coaching to paraprofessionals and direct service staff and floating coverage as assigned The role helps strengthen the programs capacity to support students with Individualized Education Programs IEPs Section 504 Plans behavioral or developmental needs medical considerations and other individualized supports while maintaining a safe welcoming trauma informed and strengths based environment The Inclusion Coordinator Floater works collaboratively with the Program Director Content Specialist Activity Specialists Group Leaders Youth Workers paraprofessionals families school personnel and Northside clinical or educational staff This position does not replace licensed clinical medical or special education services and must follow all confidentiality supervision and referral requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inclusion Support & Student Access Help ensure that students can safely and meaningfully participate in all program activities including academic enrichment arts recreation meals field trips and special eventsReview available enrollment and support information as assigned by the Program Director to identify accommodations supervision needs communication needs triggers strengths and strategies that may support successful participationAssist in implementing accommodations and support strategies reflected in IEPs Section 504 Plans Behavior Intervention Plans medical plans safety plans and other approved documents within the scope of the afterschool programProvide targeted one to one or small group support when assigned while promoting student independence inclusion dignity and connection to peersSupport transitions arrival dismissal meals group changes field trips and other high need times when additional assistance may be requiredObserve student participation and communicate relevant strengths concerns patterns and support needs to the Program Director promptly and objectivelyHelp ensure activity spaces materials routines and events are accessible and responsive to varied developmental behavioral sensory language and learning needs

Staff Coaching & Paraprofessional Support Provide practical coaching and modeling to paraprofessionals Group Leaders Youth Workers Activity Specialists and other direct service staff on inclusive and strengths based practicesSupport staff with differentiated instruction visual supports structured choices transition strategies sensory supports positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate redirectionModel trauma informed care restorative practices relationship building co regulation de escalation and positive behavior supportsReinforce consistency in approved student support strategies across staff settings and program activitiesHelp paraprofessionals understand assignments schedules boundaries documentation expectations and escalation proceduresShare observations and coaching needs with the Program Director while respecting supervisory roles and confidentiality requirements

Floater Coverage & Direct Program Support Provide floating coverage for staff breaks absences transitions high need groups special activities and other operational needs as assignedSupport participant supervision and help maintain required staff to student ratios when qualified and assigned to do soAssist with homework support structured recreation social emotional learning group activities meals arrival dismissal and field tripsFollow the lesson plans and directions of the assigned Group Leader Activity Specialist Content Specialist or Program Director when providing classroom or activity coverageHelp maintain safe organized inclusive and welcoming activity spacesRespond flexibly to changing program needs while remaining within the positions training assigned responsibilities and supervision structure

Family School & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborate with the Program Director and authorized staff to support continuity between the afterschool program families schools and Northside servicesParticipate in staff meetings case consultations planning meetings and family conferences when assignedCommunicate with families only within assigned responsibilities and in coordination with the Program DirectorRefer medical clinical special education safeguarding or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor rather than independently diagnosing or providing services outside the role

Documentation Safety & Compliance Complete objective observation notes incident documentation support logs or other assigned records accurately and on timeMaintain strict confidentiality regarding student records diagnoses accommodations family information behavior and medical needsFollow DYCD COMPASS requirements School Age Child Care regulations mandated reporting laws health and safety procedures and Northside Center policiesMaintain active supervision and immediately report safety concerns suspected abuse or maltreatment injuries missing participants medication concerns or serious behavioral incidents according to established proceduresUse only approved behavior support and de escalation practices; physical punishment humiliation threats unauthorized restraint seclusion or isolation are prohibitedParticipate in required orientation training supervision emergency drills and professional developmentPerform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position and program needs

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

Knowledge of inclusive youth development differentiated support and elementary aged programmingExperience supporting children with IEPs Section 504 Plans autism ADHD developmental differences behavioral needs social emotional needs or medical considerationsAbility to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundariesKnowledge of trauma informed care positive behavior supports restorative practices co regulation and de escalation strategiesAbility to coach staff respectfully through modeling feedback and practical problem solvingStrong observation communication collaboration organization and documentation skillsAbility to remain calm flexible and solution focused in a fast paced program environmentCultural responsiveness and the ability to work effectively with children families and colleagues from diverse backgroundsBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Workspace and electronic documentation systems preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

Commitment to Northside Centers mission values and Each ChildFirst Chance principleStudent centered strengths based and inclusive practicePatience empathy sound judgment and emotional self regulationEquity diversity inclusion and cultural responsivenessTeamwork adaptability and reliabilityProfessional ethics confidentiality and accountabilityClear communication and respectful relationship buildingSafety awareness and active supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelors degree in Education Special Education Child Development Social Work Psychology Human Services Youth Development or a related field preferredMinimum two 2 years of experience working with children under age 13 in an educational afterschool summer behavioral health childcare or community based setting preferredAt least one 1 year of experience supporting children with disabilities behavioral needs developmental needs social emotional needs or individualized accommodations strongly preferredExperience as a paraprofessional behavior support staff member teaching assistant youth worker or inclusion support professional preferredCPRFirst Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training required or willingness to obtain within the required timeframeAbility to complete all required background checks clearances medical documentation and training requirementsBilingual EnglishSpanish preferred

PHYSICAL & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work a limited flexible part time schedule based on student and program needs; hours are not guaranteed and may vary by weekAvailability during afterschool hours school holiday sessions summer programming staff training field trips and occasional evening or weekend events as scheduledAbility to move throughout indoor and outdoor program spaces remain attentive during active supervision accompany participants on trips and respond promptly during emergenciesAbility to sit stand walk bend and lift or carry program materials weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate 2200 This is a limited part time non exempt position

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5500 children and families across New York City each year through high quality outcome driven behavioral health early childhood education and enrichment services With over 34 million in annual funding Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity build resilience and pursue their dreams Founded in 1946 in Harlem Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support childrens development Several of Northsides innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today Northsides founders Drs Kenneth B and Mamie Phipps Clark were renowned pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional Their belief in the worth dignity and potential of every child continues to guide Northsides mission and inspire its work today Northside is driven by its vision and principle Each ChildFirst Chance For more information on Northside Center for Child Development please visit wwwnorthsidecenterorg