River Valley Special Recreation Association Program Aide Bradley, IL · Part time Company website

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We are an association formed by member agencies to provide community-based Therapeutic Recreation to individuals with disabilities and special needs. We provide year-round recreation, leisure and life skill activities that add to the quality of life for those who participate and their families.

+ Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the implementation of recreation activities for individuals with disabilities.
• Work with full-time staff, program supervisors, program assistants, volunteers, parents, community partners, member entity staff, and individuals with special needs.
• Assist with the supervision of and participate in all planned activities.
• Adapt activities, rules, equipment and/or supplies as needed to ensure quality participation and the most independent participation possible.
• Provide the appropriate attention to participants in all situations.
• Manage assigned group or individual.
• Interpret and use knowledge of the physical, mental, and medical limitations of participants to the benefit of the program.
• Discuss staffing concerns/issues with the Director of Programming.
• Be alert and responsive to health and safety needs of the participants and staff.
• Ensure safety factors relative to program and participant needs.
• Implement proper disciplinary techniques. Provide behavior management when necessary.
• Ensure that the facility/program site as well as any equipment is properly maintained.
• Drive RVSRA vehicles, only if older than 21 years of age.
• Read, understand, and abide by all RVSRA policies and procedures.
• Attend required RVSRA staff meetings, workshops, and trainings.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

+ Preferred Education and Experience

• No formal experience required; minimum one-year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred; working knowledge of disabilities.
• Must be 16 years of age or older and able to perform the job functions independently of others.
• Availability to commit to assigned work times.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate teamwork skills.

+ Evaluation and Review

• Performance Evaluation completed by the Director of Programming annually.
• Attend annual trainings and workshops to further education.

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Programming

Supervisor Duties: N/A

Hours of Work: Part-time, non-exempt position. Flexible schedule based on the programs you choose to staff. Hours vary by assignment and will not exceed 16 hours per week.

Hiring Manager: Emily Ramirez, [email protected]