Rockford Park District · 22 hours ago
Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hr
1+ years expRockford Park District is dedicated to providing a quality park and recreation system, and they are seeking a Teens Camp Program Assistant to implement adaptive techniques and intervention strategies for program participants. The role involves monitoring activities, assisting with participant needs, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for youth and teens with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Participate with, monitor, and assist participants for maximum participation at program site in all activities
With guidance from direct supervisor implement adaptive techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and meet individual needs of participants
Initiate, lead, and organize activities for program, considering safety and well-being of participants
Assist in identifying barriers, writing daily logs, track and evaluate participant program
Represent the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff and all other program visitors
Meet, greet, and communicate with parents/guardians and participants on a daily basis, reporting daily schedule, participation, success and behavior concerns
Exercise confidentiality in all aspects regarding the participants in programs
Complete business transactions correctly and on-time, submitting purchasing receipts, accident reports, daily logs, behavior incident reports and other information as requested by the Recreation Coordinator
Act as an interactive positive role model, lead by example, and use good judgment at all times
Set the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct
Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians, and staff
As a bus rider, meet bus at designated location on time, assist driver in reading directions and finding street names if need be. At each stop, assist passengers on and off van or bus, meet and greet families, collect medication and store properly, and distribute newsletters
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisor
Work as a team to provide care for physical needs, toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchairs, while following RPD guidelines for personal care
Maintain a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required
Be cheerful, positive and ready to play with participants everyday
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience or interest in interacting with youth and teens with disabilities in a recreation setting
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must attend pre-season and regularly scheduled RPD-TR trainings, in-services and meetings
Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants
Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive
Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player
Ability to work in stressful conditions, including situations involving disability related needs and dissatisfied customers
First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District)
Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally
Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently
Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
This is a physically active position that involves stamina
Mobility to various locations
The majority of time spent in this position will be standing and moving
Preferred
1 year experience with individuals with disabilities preferred
Company
Rockford Park District
Rockford Park District is a recreation destination that offers summer camp, leagues, and sports lessons.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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