Inclusion Aide

• THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Inclusion Aide (Temporary 40 hrs)

LOCATION/DEPT: North & Central Illinois Division / Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Arts & Education Program Manager

PAY GRADE: 204

PAY RATE $20.00

The inclusion aide is responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals with disabilities to be successful in day camp or afterschool programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide participants a safe environment.

• Enforces and promote safety guidelines for the child in his/her recreation and athletic activities.
• Follow Safe from Harm Guidelines/Procedures
• Assist and include individuals with disability to participate in all activities pertaining to program.
• Keep participant issue confidential. Do not share issues with other campers, parents, or patrons, news organization, or staffers who are not involved.
• Communicate all incidents to Day Camp Manager immediately.

Provide enriching and stimulating environment.

• Evaluates the child's skill level and assess his/her capacity to participate in recreation and athletic activities.
• Encourage campers to participate in a variety of disciplines.
• Adapt activities, rules, equipment and/or supplies as needed to ensure quality participation and the most independent participation possible.
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the Day Camp Director or Manager.
• Assist in athletic program area preparation/clean up and/or additional shifts within the athletics department. Assist in supervision of gymnasium, field and special events and game room areas.
• Identify sparks within program participants.
• Build assets in program participants.
• Adhere to dress code at all times.May be required to wear activity appropriate attire (i.e., swimwear for Aquatics, etc.)

Provide excellent customer service and communication with parents.

• Greet campers and parents, by name, enthusiastically.
• Interface respectfully with peers, supervisors and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds. Handle disputes with participants, parents and students in a professional manner with guidance of Day Camp Manager.
• Communicate any disciplinary issues to director and parents.

Encourage Day Camp participants to the next level of participation at the Kroc Center.

• Have knowledge of other Kroc Center programs and answer questions.
• Promote membership and classes.

Other Duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or a GED is required. Some related college coursework preferred.
• 2 years experience working with children with disabilities.
• Basic knowledge of competitive sports programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with a computer based work environment and a working knowledge of Word.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified.

COMPETENCIES:

• An understanding of child development and building assets in youth.
• Ability to prompt and prepared for work.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, using diplomacy and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• An attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• Enthusiastic about recreational programs and arts programs.
• Computer knowledge helpful but not necessary.
• Successfully complete Safe From Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.
• A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.