Trauma-Informed Afterschool Inclusion Specialist

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full 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 seeking an Inclusion Specialist for its Afterschool program in the Jamaica area. You will help create a safe, inclusive space where children with diverse abilities can learn, grow, and participate in engaging activities.

Responsibilities include developing individualized accommodation plans, guiding staff on behavior strategies, coordinating with families and partners, and ensuring trauma-informed, supportive programming in alignment with DYCD and NY standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology required.
• ME, MSW/MHC student or graduate preferred.
• Two years of experience with children under 13.

Responsibilities

• Actively welcome and develop inclusive afterschool programming.
• Develop outreach to connect with participants facing barriers to participation.
• Maintain inclusive, trauma-informed environment for all participants and families.
• Manage participants’ Individualized Accommodation Plans and behavior logs.
• Collaborate with Program Director to infuse social-emotional development into programming.
• Guide staff on effective behavioral strategies in learning environments.
• Coordinate with DYCD for needs beyond program capacity.
• Provide referrals for mental health services when needed.
• Adhere to OSFC, DOH, NYC Public Schools, YMCA standards and regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Comfortable with diverse youth and and

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

ME, MSW/MHC student or graduate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Inclusion Specialist for its Afterschool program in the Jamaica area. You will help create a safe, inclusive space where children with diverse abilities can learn, grow, and participate in engaging activities.

Responsibilities include developing individualized accommodation plans, guiding staff on behavior strategies, coordinating with families and partners, and ensuring trauma-informed, supportive programming in alignment with DYCD and NY standards.