Inclusion Aide

Ymcachicago; Crystal Lake, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA is hiring an Inclusion Aide to support youth with disabilities at Hilltop Elementary School in McHenry, IL and Johnsburg Elementary School in Johnsburg, IL. You will provide 1:1 support, promote participation and skill-building, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure inclusive experiences.

Responsibilities include modeling positive behavior, maintaining a safe environment, and upholding the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion and child safety.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ years with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.
• Experience working with children; experience with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Passion for inclusion and YMCA's mission.
• The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to youth with disabilities
• Promote participation, independence, and skill-building
• Collaborate with staff and families to ensure inclusive experiences
• Model positive behavior and ensure a safe, respectful environment

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Coursework in childcare, education, or recreation

Job description

As an Inclusion Aide, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals who have a disability and are enrolled in Y programs to promote participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. You will ensure that individualized needs of participants are met, while serving as professional role model and guide program participants through activities that support a positive learning climate and development of life skills and healthy and safe behaviors.

Why You'll Thrive Here

• Make an impact — foster independence, model inclusion, and contribute to a culture built on compassion
• Grow with purpose — receive extensive training and professional development
• Lead with heart — be part of a mission-driven, inclusive team

Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00/hr

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

What You’ll Do

Provide 1:1 support to youth with disabilities

Promote participation, independence, and skill-building

Collaborate with staff and families to ensure inclusive experiences

Model positive behavior and ensure a safe, respectful environment

Locations

• Hilltop Elementary School (McHenry, IL)
• Johnsburg Elementary School (Johnsburg, IL)

Qualifications

• Age 18+ years old relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation

Experience working with children (experience with disabilities preferred)

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Passion for inclusion and the Y’s mission

• Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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