Special Recreation Inclusion Aide

Inclusion Aide To assist staff in providing recreation programs for individuals with disabilities in their communities while promoting a safe and enjoyable recreation experience. Inclusion Aides will work 1:1 with individuals with disabilities of various abilities and ages in the Joliet Park District programs (before/after school program, preschool, summer camp, gymnastics etc.) blending in and working alongside park district staff. The goal of inclusion is to help the registrant participate in the least restrictive environment with peers without disabilities. As an aide, you will assist one or more individual(s) who has requested special assistance to participate in the program in which they registered. This involves but is not limited to; assisting the individuals with social skills, personal care needs, understanding and following rules and directions and/or modifying an activity so they can participate. Essential Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties. Support and assist individuals with disabilities participating in local park district programs Demonstrate dependability, promptness, flexibility, and punctuality Maintain effective communication with supervisors, staff, participants, and families Directly responsible for the safety and supervision of participants Communicate effectively to participants and be able to explain based on each childs development. Participate and monitor participants in various programming, including, but not limited to swimming in the pool. Promote and encourage participation in daily activities. Adapting activities to the needs of the individual with special needs. Assist the individual with understanding and following rules and directions. Maintain a positive environment. Follow SRJC/Joliet Park District policies, rules, and safety regulations Use appropriate and positive discipline when necessary for participants Document and communicate any issues that are occurring with participants, families, or staff Attend staff meetings as required Hours Part time. May include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Supervisory responsibilities Participants in the Joliet Park District programs Work environment This job will be performed indoors in a temperature controlled setting. At times, job tasks will include participating outdoors with varying weather conditions. Work environment may be loud at times. Physical demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; tasted and smell; and carry materials. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Education and Experience Some high school education Experience in recreational programming/summer camp preferred One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred Additional eligibility requirements Must be at least 16 years of age Ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid training within 30 days of hire Complete DCFS Mandated Reporter Training Affirmative Action/EEO statement The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.