DEI Inclusion and Accommodation Specialist Job at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
The
DEI Inclusion and Accommodation Specialist supports disability inclusion at GSEM, serving as a primary contact for accommodations and a subject matter expert for youth-centered accessibility. Responsibilities include reviewing accommodation requests, providing recommendations, creating disability inclusion training materials, and coordinating support services.
PARTIME: approximately 20 hours per week
SALARY: $20 an hour with experience considered
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coordinate support services and accommodations for members with disabilities; review disability accommodation requests, work in collaboration with various departments to respond to request
- Build volunteer and staff understanding and adoption of disability inclusion through creation and delivery of training programs
- Serve as disability inclusion and accessibility Subject Matter Expert, developing and maintaining working knowledge of best practices
- Identify and cultivate partnerships to support GSEM’s disability inclusion work
- Represent GSEM for external and internal disability inclusion activities and events
- Coordinate accommodation services (i.e., ASL interpreters, aides, etc.) for programs and events
- Maintain files, contracts, and other materials for members with disabilities
- Provide recommendations regarding camp and program accessibility-focused infrastructure needs
- Provide support to Mint Condition, GSEM’s health, wellness, and disability inclusion employee resource group
- Serve as liaison with other internal departments to ensure an accessible and inclusive environment
QUALIFICATIONS
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- Bachelor’s Degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field or equivalent professional and/or lived experience
- A minimum of two years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of community resources for children with special needs
- Ability to effectively engage and communicate with community members and groups, managers, and families both individually and in group settings and virtually
- Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to balance the need to function within policies/procedures and at the same time, meet the needs of members
- Demonstrated proficiency Microsoft Word, Microsoft Forms, and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic organization
COMMITTMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization.
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