Inclusion Aide

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor Inclusion Aide

Department: Recreation

Classification: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.00-$18.00/Hourly

IMRF Position: No

Directly Reports To: Recreation Manager – Youth and Early Childhood

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Youth Recreation Manager, the Camp Inclusion Aide shall assist participants with special needs to participate in program activities and stimulate individual growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be 17 years of age. Previous experience working with special needs children desired.
2. Successfully complete pre-employment background check.
3. Minimum high school diploma. Studying or a Degree in Special Education or Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
4. Current CPR/AED Certification is required.
5. Decision-making ability, conflict resolution and organizational skills required.
6. Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district values.
7. Must possess good communication and customer service skills.
8. Able to work 5 days Monday-Friday
9. Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the individual(s) in participating in all activities at the program.
2. Assist with adapting activities, rules, equipment, and/or supplies as needed to ensure quality participation, as well as the most independent participation possible.
3. Act as an advocate for the participant. Emphasize the individual’s abilities and similarities.
4. Provides specific behavior modifications for participant (training will be provided).
5. Encourage participation and development of friendships.
6. Follow participant plans at all times.
7. Provide behavior management when necessary.
8. Communicate daily with parents.
9. Punch in/out with timekeeping system for each of your scheduled shifts.
10. Assist the Camp Counselor or Group Leader with planning and implement daily camp activities.
11. Offer suggestions for adaptations if applicable.
12. Keep participants safe at all times.
13. Know whereabouts of assigned participant(s) at all times.
14. Make sure the parent is signed in and/or out (including time).

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Respond to parent concerns.
2. Ensure that safety policies are adhered to by all staff and participants.
3. Inventory equipment and supplies. Accurately complete timesheets and variety of other reports.
4. Wear Park District staff shirt and identification during all work hours

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to tolerate sun, light rain, heat and humidity.
2. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen.
3. Employee is required to stand, walk and use hands.
4. Employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop or kneel, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
5. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
6. Employee must be able to follow supervisor directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Must demonstrate leadership qualities.
2. May have to deal with stressful situations.
3. Must be able to respond to needs of participants with disabilities.
4. Serves as a positive role model for young participants.
5. Resolves differences and problems that may arise between campers and works together with employees.

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Must be organized, with a good interpersonal communication skills, supervisory skills, safety awareness and sound judgment.

SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents.
2. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future.
3. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgment and safety awareness.
4. Worker will use all required PPE.
5. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual,

Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures.