Summary:

The Inclusion Aide assists community recreation leaders in providing recreation programs for children and adults with special needs, in a safe environment.

Schedule:

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Experience working with individuals with special needs (preferred)
• Seeks opportunity to thrive independently in a work environment
• Certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain it
• Must have reliable transportation

Immediate Supervisor: Recreation Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Actively support and follow through with WSRA/Member Agency’s safety program.
2. Assist in the recreation activities for various special populations in a variety of community-based programs.
3. Communicate with Site Director Member Agency Staff, WSRA Staff, and Parents/Guardians.
4. Attend to participants’ personal care (toileting, changing clothes).
5. Assist participants with activities and accommodate as needed.
6. Attend program meetings/trainings as needed and/or scheduled.
7. Perform all job tasks within the rules and regulations of the Agency’s policies, procedures, and safety program.

Agency Expectations:

1. Exhibit positive, effective customer service to participants, families, co-workers and community contacts.
2. Know and follow personnel, safety, and agency policies and procedures.
3. Produce accurate, quality work on a consistent basis.
4. Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions based on appropriate research and analysis.
5. Adapt to changes in all aspects of job including assigned tasks, scheduling and new or unforeseen circumstances.
6. Initiate new, creative ideas for improved programming, procedures, projects and opportunities.
7. Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
8. Be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, such as emergencies and deadlines.
9. Project a professional image by demonstrating the agency’s core values.
10. Handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.

Physical Demands:

• Gather, load, transport and set-up equipment and supplies for activities.
• Supervise individuals, including at times the use of physical restraints.
• Physically assess individuals in wheelchairs by pushing, pulling or providing stabilization on unknown terrain.
• Physically transfer individuals from wheelchair to chair, into and out of vehicles, from pool deck into pool, in washroom facilities, etc.
• Lift and carry as much as 50 pounds for as long as 300 feet.
• Actively participate in programs.

Working Conditions:

This position operates indoors in classrooms, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms and exercise rooms, as well as outdoors at different activity fields, parks, playgrounds, etc. The noise level can range from quiet to loud. When working inside conditions can include different types of lighting and temperatures. When working outdoors you may be exposed to different types of weather conditions.