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About the Role

The YWCA of the City of New York is seeking an Inclusion Coordinator to provide services at school-based programs, directly supporting elementary and middle school students in Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. This role is crucial for ensuring program accessibility and inclusivity for diverse populations, developing strategies to support individuals with varying needs, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain individualized plans for participants requiring accommodations.
Review and adapt school day IEP/504 plans for the after-school setting, ensuring accommodations are implemented discreetly and confidentially.
Recruit and assign paraprofessionals, bilingual staff, and aides to support full participation in programs.
Identify specialized support needs such as transportation assistance or one-on-one aides and initiate accommodation requests.
Act as a liaison between school, families, and programs.
Maintain communication and relationships with DYCD to support student success and inclusion after school.
Maintain a confidential support log tracking accommodations, referrals, staff assignments, and follow-up actions.
Act as a liaison between families, regulatory bodies, and school-based support teams to ensure consistent support across environments.
Provide and organize ongoing professional development on disability inclusion, universal design for learning (UDL), trauma-informed care, and confidentiality.
Coach staff to modify curriculum activities, create sensory-friendly spaces, and use inclusive language and strategies.
Ensure anti-bias practices are embedded into group norms and activities.
Implement systems like peer buddy structures, choice-based participation, and flexible activity formats to support diverse learners.
Monitor program inclusivity and effectiveness, using data to drive continuous improvement.
Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and implement changes that enhance inclusivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or associate in education, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an educational or programmatic setting with a focus on inclusion or special education.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with special needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Must obtain and maintain NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sex Offender Registry (SOR) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain New York State Central Registrar (SCR) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain New York State Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain Criminal History Review clearance.
Completion of a 5-hour Foundations in Health and Safety and Mandated Reporter training is required.
Must obtain a CPR certificate within one month of employment.
Submission of a physical exam with a valid TB test dated within the last year is mandatory.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Proven experience in working with students, families, and community agencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Capable of maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Strong conflict resolution skills
Competence in data collection and analysis
Familiarity with ADA, IDEA, and special education practices
Excellent organizational abilities
Capacity to develop and implement effective training programs
Experience working with diverse populations, including students with special needs
Skilled in trauma-informed practices
Skilled in social-emotional learning
Understanding of mental health service coordination
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus

Location

Brownsville
Brighton Beach
Coney Island
Astoria
Harlem
Hell’s Kitchen

Work Type

Part-Time

Experience Level

3 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or associate in education, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$25-$28 per hour

About the Company

The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA NYC) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Established in 1858, the YWCA NYC is one of the nation’s oldest nonprofit organizations committed to the personal and social development of women, their families, and their communities.
The YWCA NYC currently provides leadership and advocacy training for young women through our Girls Initiatives program, and youth development through our Out-of-School Time (OST) program for elementary and middle school students in culturally diverse communities in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
The YWCA-NYC’s OST Programs empower the community by giving children the necessary tools to succeed in all facets of life.
This is accomplished through creating strong partnerships with the schools, families, children, and community leaders.
We strive to positively impact our school community by providing support to children academically, socially, culturally, and physically through a strong model of youth development.

Equal Opportunity

The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor.
We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.