Inclusion Specialist — Afterschool & Youth Engagement

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Harlem YMCA is seeking an Inclusion Specialist to join the Afterschool team, helping create a positive, inclusive environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically. You will support students, manage accommodation plans, collaborate with staff and families, and ensure access to services while adhering to regulatory standards.

This part-time role offers opportunities to lead activities, build leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive, diverse community at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children under 13.
• Current Pediatrics CPR or First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to speak multiple languages preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Actively welcome and develop programming in partnership with the Content Specialist to serve a diverse group of participants, ensuring our program is accessible to everyone in the community.
• Develop and implement inclusive outreach strategies to connect with individuals facing barriers to participation.
• Foster a safe, welcoming environment where all young people and families feel valued.
• Manage participants’ Individualized Accommodation Plans.
• Maintain student behavioral support plans and logs.
• Collaborate with staff, caregivers, and teachers to identify behavior support techniques.

Skills

Multilingual

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Harlem YMCA is seeking an Inclusion Specialist to join the Afterschool team, helping create a positive, inclusive environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically. You will support students, manage accommodation plans, collaborate with staff and families, and ensure access to services while adhering to regulatory standards.

This part-time role offers opportunities to lead activities, build leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive, diverse community at the