Inclusion Aide - School Year (DCFS Certified Preschool Program)

City of Evanston, IL - Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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.

Benefits

• Starting at $17.75 / hour
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