Now Hiring: Inclusion Support Specialist

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a nonprofit dedicated to making sports, fitness, recreation, and healthy lifestyles accessible to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and varying support needs. Through inclusive programs like soccer, basketball, boxing, dance, and fitness, we help participants build skills, confidence, friendships, and independence.

We believe sports and fitness should be a lifelong opportunity, not a one-time event. Our team removes barriers so every participant can take part fully, safely, and joyfully.

As an Inclusion Support Specialist (ISS), you work directly with participants during our sports and fitness programs, providing the individualized support each person needs to take part and succeed. You are the encouraging presence beside them, helping them understand activities, stay engaged, navigate challenges, and celebrate wins. This is hands-on, active, meaningful work where you see your impact every single session.

•    Support participants 1:1 or in small groups during fun, active sports and fitness sessions.

•    Model activities and cheer participants on as they try new skills.

•    Help participants understand instructions and move smoothly between activities.

•    Offer calm, patient support when a participant feels overwhelmed or frustrated.

•    Encourage independence, social connection, and positive participation.

•    Follow each participant's support plan and use EP365-approved strategies.

•    Keep participants safe and complete simple documentation about how sessions go.

You would be a great fit if you are patient, dependable, energetic, compassionate, coachable, and professional, and you genuinely enjoy helping people succeed. You show up ready, you stay calm under pressure, and you treat every participant with dignity and respect.

Helpful backgrounds include behavior support, ABA, direct support, special education, recreation, coaching, kinesiology, psychology, child development, social services, or caregiving. But this list is not a fence. If you have strong transferable experience and the right heart for this work, we provide training and would love to hear from you.

•    High school diploma or GED.

•    Over 18 years old.

•    At least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral needs, OR equivalent transferable experience with a willingness to be trained.

•    Ability to pass required background clearances (DOJ Live Scan; CACI for staff working with minors).

•    Ability to complete EP365 training, including CPR and First Aid.

•    Experience in adaptive or inclusive sports, fitness, or recreation.

•    Coursework or training in ABA or behavioral support.

•    Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

EP365 programs generally run after school on weekdays and during the day on weekends, with some seasonal variation. Reliable attendance and punctuality matter to us and to our participants.

2 days of week day availability Monday & Wednesday 3PM - 8PM, optional Weekend availability. This role offers a minimum of 5 hours per week in Riverside, plus opportunities to pick up additional hours at other locations (San Bernardino & Upland).

Physical Requirements

This is an active role. You will move alongside participants during sports and fitness activities, standing, walking, and staying engaged for the length of a session, indoors and outdoors. EP365 provides reasonable accommodations in line with the ADA, and we encourage anyone who can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation to apply.

You do not need to know everything on day one. New team members receive EP365 training, including orientation, participant rights and confidentiality, mandated reporting, incident reporting, positive behavior support and de-escalation, and CPR/First Aid.

Why Join EP365

•    Real impact.  Do work that matters and see the difference you make every session.

•    Great team.  Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that has your back.

•    Growth.  We train you and help you build skills for a career in this field.

•    Never boring.  Active, hands-on days built around sports, movement, and fun.

If you are excited to help individuals of all abilities play, grow, and thrive, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us pave the pathway to every goal.

Empowering Pathways 365 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.

Now Hiring: Inclusion Support Specialist

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a nonprofit dedicated to making sports, fitness, recreation, and healthy lifestyles accessible to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and varying support needs. Through inclusive programs like soccer, basketball, boxing, dance, and fitness, we help participants build skills, confidence, friendships, and independence.

We believe sports and fitness should be a lifelong opportunity, not a one-time event. Our team removes barriers so every participant can take part fully, safely, and joyfully.

As an Inclusion Support Specialist (ISS), you work directly with participants during our sports and fitness programs, providing the individualized support each person needs to take part and succeed. You are the encouraging presence beside them, helping them understand activities, stay engaged, navigate challenges, and celebrate wins. This is hands-on, active, meaningful work where you see your impact every single session.

•    Support participants 1:1 or in small groups during fun, active sports and fitness sessions.

•    Model activities and cheer participants on as they try new skills.

•    Help participants understand instructions and move smoothly between activities.

•    Offer calm, patient support when a participant feels overwhelmed or frustrated.

•    Encourage independence, social connection, and positive participation.

•    Follow each participant's support plan and use EP365-approved strategies.

•    Keep participants safe and complete simple documentation about how sessions go.

You would be a great fit if you are patient, dependable, energetic, compassionate, coachable, and professional, and you genuinely enjoy helping people succeed. You show up ready, you stay calm under pressure, and you treat every participant with dignity and respect.

Helpful backgrounds include behavior support, ABA, direct support, special education, recreation, coaching, kinesiology, psychology, child development, social services, or caregiving. But this list is not a fence. If you have strong transferable experience and the right heart for this work, we provide training and would love to hear from you.

•    High school diploma or GED.

•    Over 18 years old.

•    At least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral needs, OR equivalent transferable experience with a willingness to be trained.

•    Ability to pass required background clearances (DOJ Live Scan; CACI for staff working with minors).

•    Ability to complete EP365 training, including CPR and First Aid.

•    Experience in adaptive or inclusive sports, fitness, or recreation.

•    Coursework or training in ABA or behavioral support.

•    Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

EP365 programs generally run after school on weekdays and during the day on weekends, with some seasonal variation. Reliable attendance and punctuality matter to us and to our participants.

2 days of week day availability 4PM - 8PM, optional Weekend availability. This role offers a minimum of 5 hours per week in Hesperia, plus opportunities to pick up additional hours at other locations.

Physical Requirements

This is an active role. You will move alongside participants during sports and fitness activities, standing, walking, and staying engaged for the length of a session, indoors and outdoors. EP365 provides reasonable accommodations in line with the ADA, and we encourage anyone who can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation to apply.

You do not need to know everything on day one. New team members receive EP365 training, including orientation, participant rights and confidentiality, mandated reporting, incident reporting, positive behavior support and de-escalation, and CPR/First Aid.

Why Join EP365

•    Real impact.  Do work that matters and see the difference you make every session.

•    Great team.  Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that has your back.

•    Growth.  We train you and help you build skills for a career in this field.

•    Never boring.  Active, hands-on days built around sports, movement, and fun.

If you are excited to help individuals of all abilities play, grow, and thrive, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us pave the pathway to every goal.

Empowering Pathways 365 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.

Now Hiring: Lead Inclusion Support Specialist

Lead a program site and help individuals of all abilities play, grow, and thrive

Empowering Every Ability, Paving the Pathway to Every Goal

Who We Are

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a nonprofit making sports, fitness, recreation, and healthy lifestyles accessible to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and varying support needs. Through inclusive programs like soccer, basketball, boxing, dance, and fitness, we help participants build skills, confidence, friendships, and independence. We believe sports and fitness should be a lifelong opportunity, not a one-time event.

The Role

Our Lead Inclusion Support Specialist is an experienced team member who loves the direct work with participants AND is ready to run the floor. You will still support participants during sessions, and you will also be the on-site point person: setting the tone, directing the ISS team during sessions, keeping the program flowing, and being the steady first responder when something needs attention. If you are the person others naturally look to when things get busy, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Support participants 1:1 or in small groups during active sports and fitness sessions.

• Lead the on-site ISS team during sessions, assigning support and keeping things running smoothly.

• Be the first point of contact when an incident or concern comes up, and loop in leadership.

• Model great support and help newer team members find their footing.

• Help set up, transition, and close out sessions so participants have a great experience.

• Keep participants safe and make sure documentation and incidents are handled correctly.

Who We're Looking For

You are patient, dependable, energetic, compassionate, coachable, and professional, and you bring calm, confident judgment when a session gets busy. You enjoy helping participants succeed and you enjoy helping teammates succeed too. You lead by example and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Helpful backgrounds include experience as an inclusion or direct-support staff member, behavior support, ABA, special education, recreation, coaching, kinesiology, psychology, child development, social services, or caregiving, along with any experience guiding or mentoring others. Strong transferable experience plus the right heart for this work is welcome; we provide training to help you grow into the lead responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2 Years of ABA or Behavioral Support Experience.

• Prior experience supporting individuals with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral needs (Inclusion Support Specialist experience or equivalent).

• Dependability, sound judgment, and readiness to guide a team during sessions.

• Ability to pass required background clearances (DOJ Live Scan; CACI for staff working with minors).

• Ability to complete EP365 training, including CPR and First Aid. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading staff, volunteers, or teams.

• Adaptive or inclusive sports, fitness, or recreation experience.

• ABA or behavioral support training.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Schedule and Availability

EP365 programs generally run after school on weekdays and during the day on weekends, with seasonal variation. As the on-site lead, you are counted on to be present and ready before sessions begin. 

Physical Requirements

This is an active, on-your-feet role. You will move alongside participants during sessions, standing, walking, and staying engaged for the length of a session, indoors and outdoors. EP365 provides reasonable accommodations in line with the ADA, and we encourage anyone who can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation to apply.

Training We Provide

You will receive all EP365 staff training, plus preparation for the lead function, including incident response and escalation as a site point person. You do not need to have everything mastered on day one; we help you grow into the role. 

Why Join EP365

• Real leadership.  Lead a site and see your impact on participants and teammates every session.

• Grow your career.  Step up from direct support into a role with more responsibility and growth.

• Great team.  Join a supportive, mission-driven team that has your back.

• Never boring.  Active, hands-on days built around sports, movement, and fun.

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced, dependable inclusion or direct-support pro ready to lead, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us pave the pathway to every goal. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Empowering Pathways 365 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.

Now Hiring: Inclusion Support Specialist

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a nonprofit dedicated to making sports, fitness, recreation, and healthy lifestyles accessible to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and varying support needs. Through inclusive programs like soccer, basketball, boxing, dance, and fitness, we help participants build skills, confidence, friendships, and independence.

We believe sports and fitness should be a lifelong opportunity, not a one-time event. Our team removes barriers so every participant can take part fully, safely, and joyfully.

As an Inclusion Support Specialist (ISS), you work directly with participants during our sports and fitness programs, providing the individualized support each person needs to take part and succeed. You are the encouraging presence beside them, helping them understand activities, stay engaged, navigate challenges, and celebrate wins. This is hands-on, active, meaningful work where you see your impact every single session.

•    Support participants 1:1 or in small groups during fun, active sports and fitness sessions.

•    Model activities and cheer participants on as they try new skills.

•    Help participants understand instructions and move smoothly between activities.

•    Offer calm, patient support when a participant feels overwhelmed or frustrated.

•    Encourage independence, social connection, and positive participation.

•    Follow each participant's support plan and use EP365-approved strategies.

•    Keep participants safe and complete simple documentation about how sessions go.

You would be a great fit if you are patient, dependable, energetic, compassionate, coachable, and professional, and you genuinely enjoy helping people succeed. You show up ready, you stay calm under pressure, and you treat every participant with dignity and respect.

Helpful backgrounds include behavior support, ABA, direct support, special education, recreation, coaching, kinesiology, psychology, child development, social services, or caregiving. But this list is not a fence. If you have strong transferable experience and the right heart for this work, we provide training and would love to hear from you.

•    High school diploma or GED.

•    Over 18 years old.

•    At least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral needs, OR equivalent transferable experience with a willingness to be trained.

•    Ability to pass required background clearances (DOJ Live Scan; CACI for staff working with minors).

•    Ability to complete EP365 training, including CPR and First Aid.

•    Experience in adaptive or inclusive sports, fitness, or recreation.

•    Coursework or training in ABA or behavioral support.

•    Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

EP365 programs generally run after school on weekdays and during the day on weekends, with some seasonal variation. Reliable attendance and punctuality matter to us and to our participants.

4 days of week day availability 3PM - 8PM, optional Weekend availability.

Physical Requirements

This is an active role. You will move alongside participants during sports and fitness activities, standing, walking, and staying engaged for the length of a session, indoors and outdoors. EP365 provides reasonable accommodations in line with the ADA, and we encourage anyone who can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation to apply.

You do not need to know everything on day one. New team members receive EP365 training, including orientation, participant rights and confidentiality, mandated reporting, incident reporting, positive behavior support and de-escalation, and CPR/First Aid.

Why Join EP365

•    Real impact.  Do work that matters and see the difference you make every session.

•    Great team.  Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that has your back.

•    Growth.  We train you and help you build skills for a career in this field.

•    Never boring.  Active, hands-on days built around sports, movement, and fun.

If you are excited to help individuals of all abilities play, grow, and thrive, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us pave the pathway to every goal.

Empowering Pathways 365 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.