Inclusion Specialist: Afterschool Impact Leader

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring an Inclusion Specialist for the Cross Island YMCA Afterschool program in Queens, NY. You will support children with diverse abilities, guide behavioral strategies, and ensure safe, inclusive environments.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Special Education or related field, with at least two years’ experience with children under 13, and CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children under 13.
• MSW/MHC student or graduate preferred.
• Current Pediatrics CPR or First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and develop programming with the Content Specialist to serve a diverse group of participants.
• Develop outreach strategies to engage individuals facing barriers to participation.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment where all participants and families feel valued.
• Manage participants’ Individualized Accommodation Plans.
• Maintain student behavioral support plans and logs.
• Track student behaviors and collaborate with staff, caregivers, and teachers on behavior strategies.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to embed social-emotional development and behavior management into programming.
• Guide staff on implementing behavioral strategies in learning environments.
• Communicate with DYCD about needs for specialized supports beyond program capacity.
• Ensure staff understand mental health needs and trauma-informed programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

MSW / MHC candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring an Inclusion Specialist for the Cross Island YMCA Afterschool program in Queens, NY. You will support children with diverse abilities, guide behavioral strategies, and ensure safe, inclusive environments.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Special Education or related field, with at least two years’ experience with children under 13, and CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus.