Inclusive Leisure Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) include the following:

• Interacts with participants in a respectful, age-appropriate, and culturally-appropriate manner by honoring participant preferences and requests, in conjunction with behavior plans and care information.
• Works cooperatively with Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Program Manager to provide interesting and stimulating program activities that are appropriate for most participants, which include recreation and educational enrichment.
• Completes and maintains accurate records of all activities and required paperwork (weekly logs, attendance sheets, etc) in a timely manner.
• Ensures the facility is prepared and ready for activities (opening doors, turning on lights, preparing any special equipment and/or supplies for the activity, etc)
• Provides individualized assistance to participants in recreation and after school activities, as needed.
• Acts as an appropriate role model for participants.
• Encourages participants to socialize, communicate, and fulfill needs independently.
• Redirects participants through positive actions.
• Reports all possible cases of illness to the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Program Manager and provides assistance to participants that become ill while at the center.
• Ensures the safety of each participant by monitoring activities, maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment, and participating in safety training and emergency drills.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of participants immediately per program and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides quality specialized services while being mindful of resource usage.
• Participates in department and team meetings as scheduled.
• Participates in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required.

*NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES*

• Serves as back-up to various program staff by providing coverage of all work teams, personal cares in the absence of the regular staff member, and a summary of events upon their return.
• Assists with the coordination of client transportation needs.
• Supports participants with ADLs (toileting, bathing, ambulating, transfers, feeding, changing clothes, etc.
• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Some experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• TB test required.
• Current CPR, First Aid, CPI, and/or Universal Precautions training/license preferred.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance preferred.
• A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for day programming.

Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate in a detailed and consistent manner with Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Program Manager and other program staff.
• Awareness of disability issues.
• Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve issues.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly.

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Telephone
• Computer
• Copy Machine
• Calculator
• Fax Machine
• Assistive technology and adaptive devices
• Durable Medical Equipment (as required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching.
• Perform 1 to 2 person transfers from chair to toilet and back; from floor to chair and back.
• May be required to drive, and transport clients, which includes assisting individuals in and out of vehicles.
• Will be exposed to loud/noisy environments.