Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator (Park/Rec Specialist IV) at Fairfax County Government

Job Announcement We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for public service and a desire to support a wide range of therapeutic recreation services within a large agency. Under general supervision of the Therapeutic Operations Manager, this position plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment across all youth-serving programs within Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS). Leads efforts to ensure accessibility, belonging, and equitable outcomes for participants, employees, and stakeholders. Works collaboratively across all NCS divisions to identify and reduce barriers, strengthen inclusive practices, and support a culture where all individuals can thrive.The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is part of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System and provides a wide variety of critical programs and supportive services to County residents of all ages. This position is a great opportunity to make an impact in the local community and help NCS programs provide critical goods and services to county residents and families.Key responsibilities include:Develops and implements best practices to support the participation and success of individuals of all abilities in recreation and community programs.Designs and delivers staff training, tools, and resources to strengthen inclusive and accessible practices agency-wide.Provides leadership for initiatives that promote inclusion, accessibility, universal design, and program accommodations.Collaborates with internal teams to refine and enhance inclusive recreation policies, practices, and program models.Coordinates implementation of therapeutic interventions and specialized programs.Partners with Human Resources, leadership, and program staff to integrate inclusive practices into hiring, onboarding, program evaluation, data management, and agency culture.Offers cross-department leadership by supervising staff, guiding program development, and supporting continuous improvement through data-driven strategies.Oversees agency-wide training and staff development to ensure high-quality, inclusive service delivery aligned with One Fairfax and Equity Goals.Leads data collection and analysis to measure impact, inform program design, and drive accessibility and inclusion initiatives.Manages special projects focused on advancing accessibility within facilities, programs, and operational systems.Serves as an internal advocate and subject matter expert on Sensory Room design, physical accessibility, and ADA compliance.Advises on strategies that improve coordination, communication, and organizational capacity to support individuals with disabilities.Supervises staff and oversees a variety of adaptive recreation programs.Shares responsibility for serving as supervisor-on-duty during evening and weekend programs.Serves as Operations Manager in their absence and supports the work of the Therapeutic Recreation Advisory Council (TRAC) in collaboration with the Operations Manager and TR Unit Supervisor. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park management, therapeutic recreation, business administration/management, public administration, or a closely related field;Plus four years of progressively responsible experience in park management or multi-faceted recreation center management providing a variety of recreation programs in the area of assignment; two years of the required experience must have included supervisory duties.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required within 90 days of appointmentCertification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), within one year of appointment.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation is highly preferred.Experience working with therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.Experience working in an Inclusive Recreation setting.Experience making oral presentations to groups.Knowledge of the principles and practices of benefit-based recreation and/or therapeutic recreation; safety and prevention procedures; the risk factors associated with individuals with disabilities.Experience in developing activities and service strategies to achieve desired community outcomesAbility to develop community partnerships and collaborations.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to supervise and coach employees; experience training, coaching and developing staff.Current certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participant. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. 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