Daytime Inclusion Aide

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association is seeking a part-time Daytime Inclusion Aide in New Lenox, IL. The role provides individualized support to a participant with a disability within a regular park district program, promoting participation, independence, and positive peer interactions.

Hours are daytime (9am-3pm). The Aide adapts activities, offers clear directions and visual supports, and collaborates with staff to ensure meaningful involvement and safety in all activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Budget experience and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the participant’s meaningful involvement in all program activities.
• Adapt activities, rules, equipment, instructions, and the environment based on the participant’s individual needs.
• Provide clear directions, reminders, choices, visual supports, demonstrations, and redirection as needed.
• Implement behavior-management strategies with guidance and assistance from the Outreach and Inclusion Supervisor.
• Encourage independence by providing only the level of assistance necessary for success.
• Promote positive communication and social interaction between the participant, peers, and park district staff.
• Attend meetings, conferences, related workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Budget experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lincolnway Special Recreation Association - New Lenox, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.50 - $16.50Hourly, + Job Title and Overview

The Daytime Inclusion Aide is responsible for individualized support to a participant with a disability who is enrolled in a regular park district program. The aide promotes successful participation while encouraging independence, inclusion, and positive peer interactions. Hours will be during the daytime and vary in between 9am-3pm.

+ Essential Job Functions

• Support the participant’s meaningful involvement in all program activities.
• Adapt activities, rules, equipment, instructions, and the environment based on the participant’s individual needs.
• Provide clear directions, reminders, choices, visual supports, demonstrations, and redirection as needed.
• Implement behavior-management strategies with guidance and assistance from the Outreach and Inclusion Supervisor.
• Encourage independence by providing only the level of assistance necessary for success.
• Promote positive communication and social interaction between the participant, peers, and park district staff.
• Attend meetings, conferences, related workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

+ Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have good written and oral communication, budget experience, and problem solving skills.