Inclusion Assessment & Student Support Advisor YWCA Northern New Jersey, Inc. - 3.0 Hackensack, NJ Job Details Part-time $75 - $100 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Emotional support for children Driver's License Working with families Working with children with disabilities Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in education Documentation reviews Full Job Description Inclusion Assessment & Student Support Advisor

REPORTS TO

Senior Director of Youth Services

DEPARTMENT

School Age Programs

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Part Time/Per Diem

HOURS 0-10 SALARY

$75 - $100 per hour

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is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We are one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving over two million women, girls, and their families.

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has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for 100 years — from voting rights to civil rights, affordable housing to pay equity, violence prevention to health care reform, and supporting military veterans. Today, we combine programming and advocacy to generate institutional change in three key areas: racial justice & equality, gender equity & empowerment, and safety & wellness.

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is tackling the most challenging and pressing social justice issues facing our constituents: Working to end gender-based sexual harassment and violence. Providing affordable and educationally driven childcare and after-school programs. Increasing access for women and LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities to fair workplaces, reproductive health care, and safety. Our vision of a world where all women and girls are free ignites our collective imagination, guides our organizational practice, and is the constant benchmark we strive toward. In service of this vision, we lead strategic initiatives and policy campaigns to fight for the rights of women and girls, while centering people of color.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inclusion Assessment & Student Support Advisor provides limited-hours assessment and consultation to help determine whether YWCA Northern New Jersey programs can appropriately and safely support children with educational, developmental, behavioral, or other identified needs. The Advisor reviews relevant documentation, participates in intake discussions and observations as appropriate, identifies potential accommodations and support needs, and provides recommendations regarding enrollment, placement, and successful participation. The Advisor works with program leadership, families, schools, service providers, and other appropriate professionals to inform individualized inclusion recommendations. The position may also recommend and, as appropriate, provide training or guidance to staff related to inclusion, accommodations, and participant support strategies. This position is advisory and does not provide ongoing case management, serve as the primary family contact, or provide clinical treatment or independent behavioral therapy. Ongoing participant support and implementation of recommendations remain the responsibility of YWCA NNJ's full-time staff, program leadership, site leaders, and program teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment, Inclusion & Placement Review IEPs, 504 Plans, behavior support plans, evaluations, developmental assessments, and other relevant participant documentation. Participate in intake discussions and, when appropriate, observe participants in program settings to understand strengths, needs, accommodations, and support requirements. Assess whether

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programs have the staffing, resources, environment, and supports necessary to appropriately accommodate a participant. Identify recommended accommodations, environmental modifications, staffing considerations, and other supports needed for successful participation. Provide recommendations regarding enrollment, placement, continued participation, transitions, and reentry, consistent with

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policies and leadership oversight. Recommend additional services, resources, or referrals when a participant's needs may exceed the program's available capabilities. Family, School & Community Collaboration Engage with parents and guardians as needed during the assessment or support process to clarify participant needs, successful strategies, and support expectations. Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, Child Study Team members, therapists, and other service providers when appropriate and with parent/guardian authorization, in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements. Participate in collaborative or multidisciplinary meetings as needed to inform assessment and inclusion recommendations Provide program leadership and staff with guidance regarding recommended accommodations, inclusive practices, and participant support considerations. Review behavioral or participant incident reports when requested and recommend preventive strategies and appropriate follow-up. • Collaborate with program leadership and, as the organization's inclusion structure develops, Behavioral Inclusion Specialists regarding assessment findings and recommended supports. • Recommend appropriate community resources or referrals when additional services may be beneficial. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to participant assessments, observations, recommendations and follow-up. Prepare written summaries and recommendations for program leadership and appropriate internal stakeholders. Maintain participant information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal and state confidentiality and privacy requirements. Recommend and, as appropriate, provide training or guidance to program staff related to inclusion, accommodations, positive behavior supports, and participant support strategies Assist leadership with identifying inclusion-related trends , resource needs, and opportunities for program improvement. Support the development of inclusion-related practices, procedures, and resources as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Master's degree in education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, or a closely related field Licensure (Preferred) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Psychologist School Psychologist School Social Worker Certification Comparable behavioral health credential Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting children with behavioral, developmental, emotional, or social-emotional needs in educational, childcare, behavioral health, or youth development settings. Experience reviewing IEPs, 504 Plans, and behavioral support documentation . • Experience collaborating with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams. Experience providing staff coaching and professional development preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of child development, positive behavior supports, trauma-informed care, and social emotional learning. Ability to review participant information, assess support needs, and provide practical recommendations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Strong communication, facilitation, consultation, and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during challenging situations. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout indoor and outdoor program environments. Ability to respond appropriately during participant behavioral or safety incidents. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to work occasional evenings or as program needs require. TRAVEL This position requires regular travel between YWCA Northern New Jersey School Age Program and Summer Camp locations, including sites in Dumont, Harrington Park, and Oradell and other Bergen County communities as program needs require. Travel to partner schools, meetings, and other organizational locations may also be required. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel independently between multiple program locations are required.

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off Professional Development Opportunities Employee Discounts on YWCA Programs Flexible/Hybrid Work Environment (when operationally appropriate)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position serves in a limited-hours advisory capacity. The Advisor does not serve as an ongoing point of contact for participant families, provide ongoing case management, or provide clinical treatment or independent behavioral therapy. The Advisor may engage with families, schools, or service providers on an as-needed basis to support the assessment and recommendation process or address specific questions that arise. Ongoing family communication, participant support, and implementation of recommended accommodations and strategies remain the responsibility of YWCA NNJ's full-time staff, program leadership, site leaders, and program teams. Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION YWCA

Northern New Jersey is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process and in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY YWCA

Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, bilingual abilities, and lived experiences that reflect the communities we serve to apply.

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