Inclusion Aide - After School (Westmont)

Seaspar•Westmont, IL

7d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

An Inclusion Aide supports and assists one or more individuals with disabilities so they can participate successfully in a member entity’s recreation program. The aide needs a working knowledge of disabilities and the ability to communicate and work effectively with parents and staff, adapt recreation activities, promote inclusion in the general community, and reinforce the program supervisor’s instructions. This position supports the Westmont Park District Kids Club after-school program at JT Manning Elementary School in Westmont. The schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 3:00 or 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., through May 27, 2027. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required, and aides must arrive 15 minutes before the program begins.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age.
Reliable transportation.
Availability to commit to assigned work times and placements.
Ability to work independently.
Dependability and punctuality.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with people with disabilities, staff, and parents or guardians.
Ability to adapt activities to participant needs and skill levels.
Ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or transferring up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist and include participants with disabilities in program activities.
Adapt activities, rules, equipment, and supplies to support quality and independent participation.
Advocate for participants by emphasizing their abilities and similarities.
Monitor and respond to participants’ health and safety needs.
Work with other participants and staff to contribute to the overall program while avoiding unnecessary attention to participants with disabilities.
Discuss activities with program instructors in advance and suggest adaptations when applicable.
Provide behavior management when necessary.
Feed, diaper, assist with toileting, lift, and transfer participants when applicable.
Immediately report incidents and accidents to the program supervisor and Inclusion Manager.
Communicate regularly with parents and the Inclusion Manager, and complete biweekly participant progress summaries.
Adapt to schedule fluctuations and follow member entities’ and SEASPAR’s policies and procedures.
Be dependable and punctual, maintain regular on-site attendance, and perform other duties requested by the supervisor.
Assist member entity staff with program or other duties when necessary.
Attend seasonal job-related orientations and in-services as directed.
Encourage participation and friendship development among program participants.
Arrive at the program site 15 minutes before the program starts.
Assist with loading and unloading participants if needed.