Inclusion Specialist

Employee type: Full-time 

Base Pay: $45,760/annual ($22.00/hour) non-negotiable

Abilities Network, a multiple year winner of the Baltimore Sun’s Top Workplace award, is looking for an Inclusion Specialist to support the Project ACT (All Children Together) program. The Inclusion Specialist provides practice-based coaching and early childhood mental health and behavior consultation to early childhood professionals to prevent the expulsion of children age birth to five and promotes the inclusion of children with special needs. This position is expected to support the overall operation of Abilities Network when needed. Certain tasks may be asked that do not fall into the essential functions of this job.

This is a great opportunity to join a non-profit organization with an amazing culture and team environment. Within this role there is the opportunity to handle a wide variety of projects and responsibilities. As an Inclusion Specialist, you will have a direct impact on the success of the Project ACT program by providing high quality training and reflective coaching to educators and community members. 

This position is a hybrid position and requires availability to work some evenings and weekends with occasional overnight travel. 

The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. 

Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Day Off 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - earn up to $1,800 per hire! 

About us: 

At Abilities Network we support children, adults, families, and seniors who are affected by a variety of at-risk factors, including a diagnosed disability, lack of environmental supports, low-socioeconomic levels, and limited knowledge about resources and/or the capacity to access them. If you want to contribute to an organization of people passionate about using relationships to support the empowerment of others then we have a position where you can make a difference! 

What will I do at Abilities Network? 

• Observe childcare settings and provide feedback regarding strengths as well as recommendations for universal behavior supports and best practices to improve the classroom environment 
• Observe individual children, collect data, and utilize assessment tools to perform a functional behavior analysis, determine the function of the challenging behavior and develop support plans containing strategies for behavior change with the goal of preventing expulsion and promoting social emotional competencies
• Assist classroom staff in implementing strategies through reflective coaching, on-site modeling, training sessions, and other supports as needed
• Address mental health needs through a consultative model, address speech and language, cognitive, physical, and social and emotional development as well as daily living skills by making recommendations for enhancing development or referring families to appropriate intervention resources 
• Facilitate collaborative planning and support families when children receive services through an IEP/IFSP and provide parents with education, tools, and support to become self-sufficient in advocating for the inclusion of their child with mental health needs, disabilities, and/or challenging behaviors 
• Develop and present training and mentoring sessions for early childhood professionals and out-of-school-time providers regarding mental health issues, developmentally appropriate practices, trauma informed practices, the inclusion of children with disabilities, and/or managing challenging behavior 
• Develop customized training for early childhood professionals when providing consultation services for an individual child 
• Provide parents with education, tools, and support to advocate for the full inclusion of their child with mental health needs, disabilities, or challenging behaviors 

What does Abilities Network need from me? 

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field   
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviors, mental health concerns, trauma histories, or developmental disabilities 
• A minimum of 4 years’ classroom teaching experience working with children ages birth to 5  
• Group training experience 
• Relevant Licensure or Certification (LCWS, LCPC, BCBA) preferred  
• Coursework in curriculum and child development preferred 
• Fluency in Spanish preferred 
• Experience working with older children preferred 

Competencies & Qualifications: 

• Proficient in program management with a strong focus on training and development 
• Excellent oral and written communication with a demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles 
• Comfortable with all types of technology i.e. proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Maintains flexible and collaborative work ethic 
• Well-developed organizational skills 

Apply today! Learn more about us at?www.abilitiesnetwork.org

If you are interested in applying for employment with Abilities Network and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 410-828-7700. 

Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, military status, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, or any other category covered by applicable law.