Waukegan Park District

Counselor - Special Recreation Day Program PT

Waukegan Park District  •  $18.52/hr  •  Waukegan, IL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Adaptive Recreation Center - Waukegan, IL 60085 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $15.00 - $18.52 Hourly

Job Category Non-Union

Status of Employment:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $15.00 to $16.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Assist in providing guidance and assistance while working with individuals with disabilities in an adult day program setting to continue development of life skills in the areas of health and wellness, education, art, recreation and leisure skills, and job training.

Duties:

  • Provide direct leadership and supervision to assigned day camp programs and services.
  • Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants in the HEART Day Program in the areas of health, education, art, recreation, and training.
  • Implement activities in program setting according to established schedule.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives specific to area of responsibility.
  • Assist in the evaluation of programs and services in the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Participate with program participants in scheduled daily activities.
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and records regarding program participants, programs, and services.
  • Maintain areas in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
  • Accompany program participants on field trips.
  • May transport program participants and supplies using a park district vehicle.
  • Assist with the purchase, distribution, and maintenance of proper inventory of all supplies and materials.
  • Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.
  • Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
  • Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
  • Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.



Qualifications

Age:

  • 16 years and older.

Education

  • Junior in high school or higher grade level.
  • High school diploma preferred.
  • Some college desired.



Experience:

  • Working with adults and disabilities.
  • Supervision of groups of adults with disabilities in a recreational setting.
  • Supervision of staff and volunteers in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge:

  • General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
  • General knowledge of day camp and after-school programs and services.
  • General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for adults with disabilities in a recreational environment.

License / Certification:

  • Valid driver’s license required for programs including transportation, preferred if not including transportation.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Conditions of Employment May Include:

  • provide proof of date of birth.
  • provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
  • provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
  • submit to a reference check and employment verification.
  • submit to a state criminal background check.
  • submit to pre-placement physical and drug testing if position will involve transportation of participants.
  • submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.

Hours:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 9:45am - 2:15pm

Contact:

Maria Owens

Recreation Specialist - Special Recreation

Email: mowens@waukeganparks.org

Phone: 847-630-4764

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Waukegan Park District

About Waukegan Park District

The Waukegan Park District is committed to its 47 sites on 720 acres of land with parks, state-of-the-art facilities, and hundreds of leisure opportunities for the the culturally diverse population of Waukegan through the resources of community involvement, dedicated staff, and sound management.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Year Founded
1916
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