Inclusive Programs Support Assistant (Part-Time)

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association; United States; Remote; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association is seeking an Inclusive Special Needs Assistant to support individuals with disabilities in Park District programs and after‑school settings in Illinois. This part‑time role requires assisting with instruction, supervision, and behavior support to maximize inclusion and participation.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, using assistive devices, and communicating with staff, parents, and participants.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of age is preferred.
• Desire to work with school‑age children with or without disabilities.
• Experience working in a daycare, day camp, or before/after school program is preferred.
• Understand the needs of people with disabilities and adapt activities to promote participation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to work effectively under stressful situations with people with disabilities, FVSRA staff, Member Agency staff, parents/guardians, participants, school district personnel, community agencies, and members of the general public.
• Be safety conscious, enforce and follow FVSRA, Park District/Department, Center for Disease Control, and Illinois Department of Public Health policies and guidelines to ensure the participants and environment are safe.
• Demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative.
• Have the ability to engage in activities requiring physical exertion.
• Pass a criminal background check pursuant to Park Code.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings, in‑services, and training required by FVSRA or Member Agency staff.
• Implement modifications that maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities to participate in all program activities.
• Model and break down instructions for comprehension and understanding.
• Modify activities and use adaptive equipment to promote accessibility.
• Facilitate and encourage social interaction between individuals with and without disabilities.
• Promote positive behaviors through coping skills, behavior plans, safety rules, and clear expectations.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication devices, systems, strategies, and tools that replace or support natural speech.
• Assist with set‑up and clean‑up of program spaces.
• Assist with the supervision of participants.
• Document and submit participant behavior report forms within specified timeframes.
• Immediately communicate all accidents, unsafe conditions, problems, or concerns to Member Agency Staff and the FVSRA Supervisor.
• Solve simple to complex problems arising while supporting individual(s) with disabilities.
• Provide timely responses to phone and/or electronic communication.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association is seeking an Inclusive Special Needs Assistant to support individuals with disabilities in Park District programs and after‑school settings in Illinois. This part‑time role requires assisting with instruction, supervision, and behavior support to maximize inclusion and participation.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, using assistive devices, and communicating with staff, parents, and participants.