Inclusion

Inclusion West Suburban Special Recreation Association - 4.2 Elmwood Park, IL Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Assisting with ADLs Direct support Cleaning Patient personal care assistance Full Job Description We are WSSRA and we provide recreation programs for adults and children who have a physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability! If you are looking for a flexible work schedule while helping members of our community then you have come to the right place. We also have a ton of fun while doing it. Bowling, dancing, eating out, going to movies and more is what we do with our participants. We will place you into programs based on your schedule. You can work as many hours as you want per week.

PAY RATE

16.00 an hour

JOB PURPOSE

Our Staff is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.

POSITION

: Inclusion Aides accompany individuals with disabilities who participate in park district and recreation department programs. Inclusion Aides reinforce the recreation leaders' instructions, encourage peer interaction between people with and without disabilities, and emphasize the fun of recreation. Typically our inclusions aids have experience with people with disabilities. This can come from having a position with related experience or having a family member with a disability. Don't have the experience? Our Recreation Leader position can help.

QUALIFICATIONS

16 Years Old+ Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor Dependable and punctual Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities Maintain confidentiality regarding participants Transport self to and from program locations Other duties as assigned

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person