Inclusion Aide - Preschool (La Grange Park)

Seaspar•La Grange Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inclusion Aide is responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals with a disability to be successful in a member entities recreation program. The aide must have a working knowledge of disabilities, the ability to communicate and work effectively with parents and staff, the ability to effectively adapt recreation activities, the ability to promote positive inclusion for individuals with disabilities into the general community and must be able to reinforce the program supervisor's instructions.

Requirements

One to two years direct experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Possess reliable mode of transportation.
Sixteen years of age or older.
Availability to commit to assigned work times/placements.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Assist and include the individual(s) to participate in activities in the program.
Adapt activities, rules, equipment, and/or supplies as needed to ensure quality participation and the most independent participation possible.
Act as an advocate for the individual(s) and emphasize the individual's abilities and similarities, while de-emphasizing the differences.
Be alert and responsive to health and safety needs of the individual(s).
Involve yourself with other participants and staff as much as possible to contribute to the whole program and avoid being singled out as a "SEASPAR" staff. Strive to blend in with the other staff and bring as little extra attention to the individual with a disability as possible.
Discuss program activities with program instructors to be prepared. Offer suggestions and adaptations, if applicable.
Provide behavior management when necessary.
Feed, diaper/take to the bathroom, lift, and transfer individual, if applicable.
Communicate all incidents/accidents to the program supervisor and the Inclusion Manager immediately.
Communicate with parents and Inclusion Manager on a regular basis and complete biweekly summary sheets on the participant's progress.
Be flexible and adaptable to accommodate for fluctuations in schedule.
Follow member entities' policies and procedures.
Read, understand, and abide by all SEASPAR policies and procedures.
Must be dependable and punctual for all programs.
Perform other duties asked by supervisor.
Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Assist member entity staff with program or other duties, if necessary.
Attend all job-related seasonal orientations/in-services as directed by Inclusion Manager or member entity.
Encourage participation and development of friendships with other participants in the program.
Arrive at program site 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Assist with loading/unloading of participants if needed.