Volunteer

Seaspar • Downers Grove, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in helping individuals with special needs? We are looking for dependable and energetic individuals to help out at our many recreation programs and events! Summary: Responsible for assisting in program implementation, supervision, and safety of SEASPAR participants, property, equipment, and monies while working community based therapeutic recreation programs.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older and able to perform the job functions independently of others.
• Availability to commit to assigned volunteer times.

Nice To Haves

• High school or college diploma preferred.
• Minimum one-year experience working with individual with disabilities preferred; working knowledge of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 Program Manager.
• Be alert and responsive to health and safety needs of the participants and staff.
• Implement proper disciplinary techniques. Provide behavior management when necessary.
• Ensure that the facility/program site as well as any equipment is properly maintained.
• Read, understand, and abide by all SEASPAR policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Other duties as assigned.
• Motivate participants and act as an advocate when necessary.
• Attend all job-related season orientations, in-services, conferences, and workshops as directed by supervisor.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Encourage participation and development of friendships with other participants in the program.
• Gathering, loading, transporting, and setting up equipment if necessary. Loading/unloading and transporting participants in a safe manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED