Inclusion Aide - School Year (DCFS Certified Preschool Program) - City of Evanston : Job Details

Position Type: Parks, Recreation & Community Services - SeasonalDate Posted: 1/4/2024Location: Robert Crown Community CenterDescription:

• The inclusion program identifies opportunities for children with disabilities to fully participate in a variety of programs with appropriate supportive services. The Inclusion Aide is responsible for providing supportive services to participant(s) with guidance and resources provided by the Inclusion Coordinator.

Job Summary:

• The Inclusion Aide assists with the organization, supervision and instruction of planned activities/classes. Inclusion Aide in conjunction with their supervisor is responsible for the safety and well-being of assigned participants.

Qualifications:

• Be a positive role model.
• Ability to work with a variety of special populations and age groups.
• Actively and responsibly supervise and encourage the participant to whom you have been assigned at all times.
• Implement recreational activities for individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Must be able to work independently and in small groups.
• Maintain open communication with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, other staff, and Family/Guardian/Caregiver with information concerning programming, families, group home staff and/or participants.
• Responsible for the health/welfare of individuals during programs including: monitoring distribution and/or administration of medications per caregiver's instructions/ City Medication Policy and seeking clarification of these instructions if necessary.
• Provide First Aid as needed
• Report any unsafe conditions or situations to the Special Recreation Program Coordinator or Site Supervisor.
• Enforce all rules in a clear and positive manner. Implement behavior modification plans and, if certified, use Crisis Prevention Institute de-escalation techniques, or use physical restraints as an absolute last resort.
• Assists supervisor/coordinator/program staff in carrying out activities/classes.
• Assist in personal care of special needs population including assistance with eating, toileting, changing, etc. as needed.
• Assists with set up and clean-up of activities.
• Complete and turn in all reports (incidents, etc) immediately to supervisor.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Basic Computer Skills (i.e. Internet usage, data entry, e-mail etc.)
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Inclusion Coordinator or Supervisor.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older by first day of employment
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• Demonstrate knowledge of disabling conditions
• Have previous experience with planning and adapting a wide range of recreational activities as needed.
• Prefer CPR/AED certification and first aid training or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Prefer basic sign language skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium to Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or assist with lifting and transferring participants.
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction;
• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands;
• Fingering - picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily;
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds.

Rate: Starting at $17.75 / hour Schedule: This is a seasonal position. Working hours are between 8:00am and 6pm at Robert Crown Community Center. Selection Procedure: Structered Oral Interview To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-###-#### (voice) or 847-###-#### (TTY).