Accessible Rec Care Attendant

City of Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Evanston is seeking an Accessible Rec Care Attendant for a seasonal role focused on providing medical and supervision services to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include administering medications, supporting recreation participation, and ensuring the safety of participants during programming activities. Applicants must be licensed LPNs with relevant experience and certifications. Openings will be available during the summer season, with flexible scheduling based on programming needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in Illinois.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is essential.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, and NCI required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide medical support to participants.
• Implement behavior management plans, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Maintain effective communication with program staff regarding participant needs.

Skills

Empathy

Administrative skills

Safety awareness

Education

Current LPN license in Illinois

Job description

Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Date Posted:
6/4/2025

Location:
South End Center

Must be a current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of Illinois

Must have experience working with individuals with disabilities, including individuals with medically complex needs

Current CPR and First Aid certification

NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen

Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide quality experiences for our participants

Administer all prescription medications as ordered and based on participant care plans

Safely store all medications at the program site

Keep a daily log of medication administration and any additional care provided

Administer G-tube feedings and other medical services approved by the Parks & Rec Department

Provide first aid services to manage any participant illnesses or injuries

Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) techniques, once certified

Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment

Maintain effective and open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and other staff with information concerning participants’ needs or situations related to programming

Provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants’ successful participation in activities

Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures

Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities

Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members

Attend mandatory trainings

Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner

Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule

Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift

Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner

Gather, load, transport and set up equipment

Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director and/or Program Coordinator

Accessible RecCare Attendant Job Description

Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Location:
Prieto Community Center

Description:
The Accessible Rec Care Attendant is responsible for supervision and implementation of medical care required for children, teens, and adults with various types of disabilities based on their unique care plans and needs. This includes but is not limited to administration of medications and G-tube feedings and first aid that may be required for ill or injured participants. The Care Attendant assists with supervision and safety of participants and provides individualized support and assistance with the organization and implementation of activities to enable successful recreation participation.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in the state of Illinois

• Must have experience working with individuals with disabilities, including individuals with medically complex needs

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) certification required

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen

• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic in order to provide quality experiences for our participants

Essential Functions:

• Administer all prescription medications as ordered and based on participant care plans

• Safely store all medications at the program site

• Keep a daily log of medication administration and any additional care provided

• Administer G-tube feedings and other medical services approved by the Parks & Rec Department

• Provide first aid services to manage any participant illnesses or injuries

• Assist with supervision and safety of individuals with disabilities including implementing behavior management plans and NCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) techniques, once certified

• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment

• Maintain effective and open communication with Program Coordinator/leader and other staff with information concerning participants’ needs or situations related to programming

• Provide individualized support as needed to ensure participants’ successful participation in activities

• Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures

• Enthusiastically implement and participate in activities

• Maintain a professional attitude with participants, families, other staff, and community members

• Attend mandatory trainings

Marginal Functions:

• Complete availability forms, documentation, and other materials as needed, in a timely manner

• Maintain own schedule and submit electronic timesheets in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lift

• Maintain program facilities in a neat and orderly manner

• Gather, load, transport and set up equipment

• Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director and/or Program Coordinator

Rate:

Starting at $25.00/ hour

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position that includes three consecutive weeks during the summer (July 1 - July 18, 2025.) The schedule will include weekdays Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm. Additional hours may be available based on Accessible Recreation programming needs.

Supervision:

This position is supervised by the Health & Human Services Department Medical Director.

Selection Procedure:

Structured Oral Interview

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).