LTE INCLUSION SPECIALIST

Description Dane County Department of Land and Water Resources has a vacancy for a Limited Term Employee Inclusion Specialist.
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal.
All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION Under the direct supervision of the Engagement and Visitor Services Manager and general supervision from the Land & Water Education Coordinator, this position develops, promotes, and ensures the implementation of recreation programming that is inclusive, adaptive, and appropriate for individuals with a variety of disabilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assess, develop, and implement individualized accommodation and program modification plans that will assure maximum participation and success for individuals with challenges and barriers in outdoor and environmental education programs.
Assist with the daily schedule of programs in order to assure a quality experience.
Assist with special events, field trips, summer camp, learn to programs, and Get Outside! in order to assure a safe and inclusive program.
Assist with programming and inclusivity assessments.
Communicate with parents, advocates and coordinate with agencies to convey essential information and/or participant progress.
Prepare necessary participant reports and assessments for inclusion and program modifications.
Provide one-on-one assistance for program participants requesting an ADA Modification.
Mentor education attendants and other engagement and visitor services staff on inclusive practices and implementation.
Assist with other programs as needed to assure sufficient staff to participant ratios.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements Education, Training and Experience: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
Must also possess any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one (1) year in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or relevant field.
Certifications/Licenses: Must be willing to obtain the following certifications/ licenses within the first 12 months: Wisconsin Fishing License, CPR/AED/First Aid Certification and Lifeguard Certification.
Special Requirements: Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and reliable personal transportation, or equivalent.
Final candidate(s) will be subject to passing a thorough driving record background check.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities.
Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s.
111.
31 – 111.
395, Wis.
Stats.
, prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record.
However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.
g.
, the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.
) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions: Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.
g.
, Spanish, Hmong, etc.
).
Applicants being considered for Bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process.
This may consist of either being able to respond to questions in that language (e.
g.
, Spanish, Hmong, etc.
) during the interview; or passing an oral translation (English to foreign language / foreign language to English) exam prior to employment.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to walk, sit and stand for long periods.
Ability to hear within normal ranges with adaptive devices.
Ability to speak and be heard.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend.
Ability to use finger, wrist and hand motions.
Work will be primarily outdoors in varying terrains in harsh temperature conditions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both writing, orally, and speaking in front of groups of people.
Must have the ability to read and write.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with program participants and their caregivers.
Confidence in abilities to interact with children, teens, and adults with various disabilities.
Ability to maintain exceptional attendance.