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Inclusion & Support Services Manager
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Principal Responsibilities:

The JCC of Central NJ is a non-profit agency whose mission is to educate, enrich and empower our community - from generation to generation. The JCC is a membership based, non-profit agency which offers educational, recreational, fitness & wellness, cultural and communal programs and activities to people of all abilities and all stages of life.

Summary of Position:
Want to make a difference on a larger scale? Looking to use your skills in a collaborative mission-driven community setting? The JCC's Inclusion & Support Services Department is seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to help advance inclusive practices across our agency. Working alongside colleagues from multiple departments, you will help reduce barriers to participation and ensure individuals with disabilities have meaningful opportunities to thrive.

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills within an exciting and non-traditional community setting where individuals with disabilities are welcomed, valued, and empowered to succeed. As the Inclusion & Support Services Manager, your contributions will open doors, create opportunities, and help ensure that the JCC remains an inclusive community for years to come. The positive impact of this role is significant and changes lives.

The role provides agency-wide support, with a significant role in Early Childhood, After School and Camp Yachad programs. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), year-round position reporting to the Director of Inclusion and Diversity.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support

Plan, model and implement individualized accommodations for individuals with disabilities or a higher level of need across all JCC programs including:
- Plan and run Club Connect after school recreational programs for students with disabilities (Junior Varsity: grades 6-8; Varsity: grade 9 through age 21)
- Work as part of an interdepartmental team to implement accommodations for children in the Early Childhood (ages 6 months - pre-kindergarten) and After School (Kindergarten through grade 5) programs
Train Early Childhood and After School staff to implement accommodations for children with a higher level of need
A role in Camp Yachad supporting the Camper Care Team before and during the camp season
Participate in professional development to expand knowledge in providing accommodations and supports across programs
Maintain digital resource hub that staff reference
Participate in Handle with Care training
Other relevant tasks as needed

Administrative Support

Serve as first point of contact for department inquiries
Manage centralized intakes
Oversee caseload management
Create and maintain accommodation forms for program participants
Coordinate and participate in department and agency-wide meetings
Maintain real time documentation within the Simple Practice platform
Manage centralized onboarding for independently contracted providers
Support scheduling of services
Support program and event set up including day-of support
Support department invoicing
Maintain department inventory
Create adaptive materials
Run and interpret reports within the Ages & Stages Questionnaire software platform
Other relevant duties as assigned

Key Benefits:

Complimentary membership and program discounts for you and your family
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSAs, HSA, 401(k) match
Paid time off
Be a part of a warm and welcoming community

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in special education, early intervention, child life specialist, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavior analysis, social work, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and accept guidance and feedback
Ability to work with a high level of independence with minimal guidance
Ability to work with individuals of all ages and abilities
Flexible and highly effective at multi-tasking
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exhibit ethical decision making and maintain confidentiality standards
Excellent computer skills

Physical Demands:

Moving throughout the facility and uneven outdoor spaces for several hours a day
Complete stationary work at a computer for several hours a day
Sit on the floor
Lift up to 30 pounds

Salary:

$70000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Central NJ's mission is to educate, enrich and empower our community - from generation to generation.

Our Vision is: In our community, with our community for our community.

As a Jewish Community Center, we are grounded in Jewish values and traditions and believe in fostering inclusion, creating connections and ensuring continuity for our community.