SUMMARY OF POSITION

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.

This part-time position will work an average of 15-20 hours per week. Most work hours will be during daytime business hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) with in-office days on Tuesday and/or Thursday and potential to work remotely the remainder of the week. The anticipated starting hourly wage is $22.00.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate support services and accommodations for members with disabilities; review disability accommodation requests, and work in collaboration with various departments to respond to requests
• Build volunteer and staff understanding and adoption of disability inclusion through the creation and delivery of training programs
• Serve as disability inclusion and accessibility Subject Matter Expert, developing and maintaining a 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

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.

OUR COMMITMENT 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.