Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Specialist
Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Specialist
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Job Description
Job description
Worklife balance. Flexible schedule. Caring supportive supervisors. Rewarding work. If these are all aspects you crave for your next employment opportunity see what Reach for Resources has to offer.
Department Overview
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka Minnesota. We provide recreation education case management advocacy counseling and health programs to individuals with disabilities living in the Minneapolis western metro area. Our recreation department contracts with 16 western suburban city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation inclusion and training services to their community members.
Job Summary
Assist the adaptive recreation department in implementing a variety of programs for adults and children with intellectual disabilities .Programs will focus on social skills independent living and healthy utilization of leisure time. Assist individuals in accessing local park and recreation programs and reaching their maximum potential for successful inclusion in the community. Locations are throughout the West and Northwest metro.
We are looking for someone to work a parttime schedule in the late summer/fall of 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of social recreation and athletic programs designed for kids and adults with disabilities
- Provide inclusion assistance for a child or adult with a disability in a city park and recreation program
- Teach park and recreation staff strategies for working with individuals with disabilities
- Communicate with parents and caregivers
- Maintain proper documentation
Additional Information
Reach for Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color gender gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
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Please complete the online application on the Employment page of our website .
If you have any further questions please contact Sally:
Reach for Resources
Sally Krull
Job Type: Parttime
Salary: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have current drivers license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Evening and weekend availability
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- A genuine interest in helping others
- A willingness to share your warm personality and sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of community inclusion
- 2 years post high school education
- Group leadership experience
- At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to work with a flexible schedule and last minute changes to schedule
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
