INCLUSION COUNSELOR- TEMP

INCLUSION COUNSELOR- TEMP

Salary

$16.00 - $20.78 Hourly

Location

Cary, NC

Job Type

Temporary, Part-Time

Job Number

27-02703

Department

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate in Cary camps as fully as possible, reasonable modifications are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As an inclusion counselor you will supervise and support participants with disabilities in various program settings, ensuring they can fully participate in daily activities. Support may include:

• Supporting small groups.
• Encouraging and promoting whole group inclusion.
• Model inclusive strategies for participants, their peers, and your colleagues.

Ideal candidates are patient, flexible, and passionate about creating an inclusive experience for all

This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.

Typical Tasks

• Assists in program planning and actively participates as well as engages all participants in activities
• Interacts with parents, care providers, and service providers of persons with disabilities throughout the community
• Supervises and assists participants with disabilities in camps or programs
• Modifies activities as needed, or provides reasonable accommodations for participation
• Leading mini lessons on inclusion and acceptance
• Implements accommodations and modifications as outlined on Accommodation Plans.
• Monitors participants for safety and addresses behavior concerns
• Documents and/or relays accident/incident information to the appropriate staff
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, care providers, and supervisors
• Maintains and completes appropriate paperwork
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in working with persons who have disabilities
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise
• General knowledge of implementing programs for persons who have disabilities
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies required for programs
• Ability to develop and make activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and enthusiastically with persons of all ages and all ability levels
• Ability to organize and schedule time

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or a related field.

Requires some prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.

Requires CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months with provided training)

Physical Requirements

Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public. An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies. Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Conditions of Employment

Requires possession of a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees

Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Carys full-time employee benefits package.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the following choice that most closely matches your CPR/First Aid Certification.

• I currently have a CPR/First Aid Certification.
• I am NOT currently certified but AM willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification with supplied training.
• I am NOT currently certified and would prefer NOT to obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification.

03

This position requires you to be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends, depending upon the needs of our clients. Are you available to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list any days/times you are regularly UNAVAILABLE.

05

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or related field?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

07

Please describe any experience you have supporting persons with disabilities. Include the age group(s) you worked with, what your responsibilities were, where you gained this experience, and for how long. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".

08

Why are you interested in this position?

Required Question

Employer Town of Cary

Address 316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources

Cary, North Carolina, 27513

Phone 919-469-4070

Website http://www.carync.gov