Support Staff

We are WSSRA and we provide recreation programs for adults and children who have a physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability!

If you are looking for a flexible work schedule while helping members of our community then you have come to the right place. We also have a ton of fun while doing it. Bowling, dancing, eating out, going to movies and more is what we do with our participants.

We will place you into programs based on your schedule. You can work as many hours as you want per week.

PAY RATE: $15.00/ $16.00 an hour

JOB PURPOSE: Our Staff is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.

POSITIONS:

Recreation Leader - Entry Level - Our rec leaders will work WSSRA programs and support our participants as they participate in our programs. You will make sure they are participating in the program to the best of their ability while also making the experience fun and enjoyable. If they have a physical disability you will support them how they need and if they are non verbal you will help them communicate when needed. Its a ton of fun and a great way to give back to the community. This is a great opportunity for students to get work experience or to get experience helping people with disabilities.

Inclusion Aide - Inclusion Aides accompany individuals with disabilities who participate in park district and recreation department programs. Inclusion Aides reinforce the recreation leaders’ instructions, encourage peer interaction between people with and without disabilities, and emphasize the fun of recreation. Typically our inclusions aids have experience with people with disabilities. This can come from having a position with related experience or having a family member with a disability. Don't have the experience? Our Recreation Leader position can help.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 16 Years Old+
• Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor
• Dependable and punctual
• Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully
• Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions
• Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities
• Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair
• Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants
• Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities
• Maintain confidentiality regarding participants
• Transport self to and from program locations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person