Are you passionate about creating meaningful, accessible experiences for individuals with disabilities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new opportunities to problem-solve, collaborate, and make a difference? If so, we'd love to meet you.
We are seeking an Inclusion Specialist to support our recreation programs by ensuring that participants of all abilities can fully engage in safe, age‑appropriate activities. In this role, you will work directly with staff, families, and community partners to design, coordinate, and support individualized inclusion solutions that reflect best practices and ADA guidelines.
What You'll Do
• Conduct recreation and accessibility assessments to determine the appropriate supports needed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with families, program staff, and external partners to create individualized inclusion plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison to ensure effective communication between participants, caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, and City staff.
• Provide general and individualized training to staff on supporting participants with disabilities.
• Coordinate staffing plans and adaptive equipment to support participant needs.
• Review facility accessibility and provide recommendations for ADA and Title II compliance.
• Stay current on disability inclusion best practices and interpret relevant federal and state laws.
• Prepare monthly program reports and support broader inclusion initiatives as assigned.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, compassion, and adaptability. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Patience and a calm, supportive presence in fast‑changing situations.
• A proactive, "jump‑in" mentality with strong problem‑solving instincts.
• A solid foundational knowledge of ADA guidelines.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate sensitive or difficult conversations with staff and families.
• Strong active listening and conflict‑resolution skills.
• The ability to translate complex inclusion needs into clear, actionable plans.
• Experience working with children and adults with disabilities.
Workload & Schedule
This position follows a seasonal schedule:
• Off‑Season (September–April): 5–10 hours per week with highly flexible scheduling.
• Peak Season (May–August): 25–35 hours per week; daytime availability required, typically 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., during summer camp programs.
• Mandatory Training: One weeklong evening training in May (typically the week prior to Memorial Day).
Minimum Qualifications
• U.S. Citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker
• Valid Missouri driver's license
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or irregular hours as needed
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Ukeru® Train‑the‑Trainer Certification (or ability to obtain within six months)
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• Ability to safely participate in recreation environments, including lifting/moving over 50 lbs. and engaging in crisis intervention
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply at our website www.ofallonmo.gov/jobstoday.
The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in eVerify