at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago in Palatine, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Buehler YMCA located in Palatine, IL is hiring Inclusion Aides for their Spring and Summer Preschool Programs.
Earn a $300 signing bonus 30 days after your start date as an active Y employee!
Become a Professional Role Model!
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of youth and families in your community. Discover more than a job-enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
As an Inclusion Aide you will be responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals who have a disability and are enrolled in Y programs to promote participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. You will ensure that individualized needs of participants are met, while serving as professional role model and guide program participants through activities that support a positive learning climate and development of life skills and healthy and safe behaviors.
Position Responsibilities:
+ You will serve as a role model in supporting inclusion and high quality camp programming; creating an outstanding participant experience for children, parents and families.
+ You will modify learning or recreational activities as may be needed, including activities, rules, equipment, and/or supplies as needed. Promotes participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to the individual(s) assigned for support.
+ You will teach socially acceptable behaviors by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies. Implements individualized behavior management plans, when necessary.
+ You will communicate consistently with team members and program leaders to keep abreast of activities and schedule, in order to prepare for activity modifications. Will offer suggestions for modifications, if applicable.
+ You will communicate consistently with parents, classroom/program team and program leadership through completion of a weekly summary of the individual’s participation.
+ You will support program activities as assigned by supervisor including substitute support for ongoing camp activities.
+ You will ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of participants by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks.
+ You will be alert and responsive to any specific health and safety needs of the individual with a disability
+ You will ensure compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors participants and team members provides coaching and intervention as necessary
+ You will set up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies program leaders of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed
+ You will work to keep program facilities clean at all times
Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are:
+ Must be at least 18 years of age or older
+ High school diploma, GED or equivalent
+ Must have prior experience working with children; experience with children with disabilities and/or in a similar program setting preferred.
+ Basic knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for age group
+ Ability to understand and implement an inclusion plan and provide recommended strategies for Ability to observe participant behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques is essential.
Child Abuse Prevention: Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
+ Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
+ Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
+ Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
+ Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Street: 1400 W. Northwest Highway
Days and/or Times Needed: Monday through Friday, Multiple positions and shifts available. Please apply for more details!
ID: 2023-15021
Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
