Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs (North County)

YMC; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

YMC is seeking an Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs to support K-12 participants in a District-funded before- and after-school program. The role focuses on supervision, behavior support, and health-related assistance to ensure inclusive, safe participation.

The position involves in-person work with hours 6am-8am and/or 1:30pm-6pm, Monday through Friday, travel within San Diego County as needed, and collaboration with staff, families, and school administration to promote

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years direct work with children 5–17 with special needs.
• Minimum 1 year providing medical/physical/high-acuity behavioral support in K-12 setting.
• Knowledge of best practices for diverse needs (autism, ADHD, mobility impairment).
• Excellent verbal communication; tailor to diverse needs of participants and families.
• Ability to lift, assist, and transfer participants with proper ergonomics.
• Capable of maintaining safety and professionalism in high-stress incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with homework, enrichment, meals, and activities to support inclusion.
• Maintain safety and well-being; apply de-escalation for high-risk behaviors.
• Guide participants through non-verbal techniques and positive youth development.
• Provide dignified assistance with restroom use, diapering, and clothing changes.
• Administer health-related support under nurse guidance when needed.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents/guardians, and Expanded Learning staff.

Skills

Child care

Communication

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Physical support

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CAP E/IA exam or equivalent

48 college units or AA/AS degree

Job description

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.

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.