Recreation Aide - Spec Rec Evening Prog PT

Status of Employment: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation & Benefits: Expected hiring range $15.00 to $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description: To assist individuals with disabilities ages 13 and older in evening programs, implementation and oversight of the scheduled activities for both indoor and outdoor recreational settings.

Essential Functions: * To provide direct leadership, supervision, and assistance in the implementation of all assigned recreation evening programs and services.

* Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants with disabilities.

* Assist in the implementation of daily activities in a program setting according to established schedule.

* Accompany and participate with participants in scheduled activities or field trips.

* Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.

* Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in area of responsibility.

* Maintain program area in a clean, organized, and neat manner.

* Assist with the maintenance of reports and records regarding participants, programs and services.

* Establish a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and parents.

* Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.

* Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.

* Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications Education: * Completion of sophomore year of high school required.

* High school graduation preferred.

* Some college desirable.

Experience: * Experience working with adults or children with special needs preferred.

* Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge: * General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.

* General knowledge of recreational programs and services for adults with disabilities.

* General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for adults with disabilities in a recreational environment.

License / Certification: * Valid driver's license required for programs including transportation, otherwise preferred.

* Valid First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year.

Hours: Weekday evenings, some weekends, and some daytime hours depending on program needs.

Approximately 5 - 20 hours per week.

Conditions of Employment May Include: * provide proof of date of birth.

* provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.

* provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.

* submit to a reference check and employment verification.

* submit to a state criminal background check.

* submit to pre-placement drug testing.

* submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation.

* submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Contact: Maria Owens Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation Questions Only: email Maria at Closing Date: Open until filled.