Inclusion Assistant

Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Location:
Various locations

Description:
The Inclusion Assistant in conjunction with their supervisor is responsible for the supervision and safety of children, teens, or adults with various types of disabilities within the City’s Parks and Recreation programming. Provides individualized support and assistance with guidance and resources provided by the Inclusion Coordinator. Assists with the organization and implementation of activities to enable successful recreation participation.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Demonstrate knowledge of various kinds of disabilities
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide quality experiences for our participants
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required

Essential Functions:

• Provide supervision and safety for individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) techniques, if certified
• Responsible for the health and 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
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment, report any unsafe conditions or situations to the Inclusion Coordinator and instructor
• Be a good role model
• Maintain effective and open communication with Inclusion Coordinator, instructors, and other staff with information concerning participants’ needs, progress, or situations related to programming
• Actively and responsibly provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants’ successful participation in activities
• Provide personal assistance to individuals with disabilities as needed, including assistance with transferring, eating, toileting, etc.
• Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures
• Enthusiastically participate in activities
• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings

Marginal Functions:

• Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner
• Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift
• Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner
• Assist with set up and clean up of activities
• Prefer basic sign language skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by Inclusion Coordinator and/or instructors

Rate:
Starting at $17.75/ hour

Schedule:
This is a seasonal position that includes a varying number of consecutive weeks (typically 8-10/season) during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer. A predetermined schedule based on staff availability and interest will be provided in the form of a seasonal assignment prior to the season beginning. Total hours per season varies based on assignment.

Supervision:
This position receives supervision support from the Inclusion Coordinator and/or the Inclusion & Accessibility Division Manager

Selection Procedure:
Structured Oral Interview

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes 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.

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