Recreation: Program Leader, Inclusion

The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodations to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required. The Inclusion Leader facilitates positive interactions between individuals with a disability and his/her peers to help build friendships among participants. The inclusion leader plays a crucial role in ensuring everyone, including those with disabilities can fully participate in programs and activities by providing support, modifications, and adaptations. The Inclusion Leader fosters sensitivity awareness and provides recreational choice for assigned participants. Some leaders are assigned as one-on-one aides, but others may act as a shadow and step in to help the individual with a disability when necessary. The inclusion leader may provide strategies and techniques to support individuals with behavioral challenges and can help create sensory friendly environments and support to individuals who need it. Hours assigned based on participant registrations. Successful candidates should be available for select nights and weekends.