EAGLES Site Director – Day Program

Are you a recreation professional looking for rewarding work in a supportive environment Would you love to expand your horizons with a great team by your side Then SEASPAR is the place for you!

SEASPAR (the South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation) is a special recreation association providing year-round recreational programs and services to residents with disabilities in the following communities in Illinois: Brookfield Clarendon Hills Darien Downers Grove Indian Head Park La Grange La Grange Park Lemont Lisle Western Springs Westmont Willowbrook and Woodridge. SEASPAR offers year-round programming for all ages and all disabilities including: weekly social artistic cultural and fitness programs; special events and trips; Special Olympics training; adapted sports; multi-sensory rooms; and much more!

SEASPAR is currently seeking an energetic creative and responsible candidate for our EAGLES Site Director - Day Program position which is responsible for leading the EAGLES Adult Day Program at SEASPARs Brookfield site at the Brookfield Municipal Building. The EAGLES Adult Day Program is designed for adults ages 18 to 50 years of age with developmental disabilities who reside in any of the 13 communities SEASPAR serves.

Duties

Assist the Adult Day Program Manager in program planning lesson plans implementation of activities and purchasing supplies.

Lead the program daily providing a safe learning environment for the participants and staff year-round.

Successfully work and communicate with full-time staff EAGLES Support Staff volunteers parents community partners member entity staff and individuals with special needs.

Supervise and delegate responsibilities to EAGLES Support Staff and volunteers.

Discuss any concerns or issues with the Adult Day Program Manager.

Create weekly lesson plans which include appropriate activities contacts and timelines.

Take daily/weekly attendance of staff and participants. Supervise and participate in all planned activities.

Drive 14-passenger accessible van for community outings.

Attend Site Director meetings.

Know the physical mental and medical limitations of all participants; be prepared to provide appropriate attention to all participants in all situations.

Ensure safety factors related to program and participant needs.

Know and use proper disciplinary techniques; provide behavior management when necessary.

Be available to listen to parental concerns and answer questions on behalf of SEASPAR or refer questions to administrative staff.

Ensure that the facility/program site as well as any equipment is properly maintained.

Ensure regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Read understand and abide by all SEASPAR policies and procedures.

As needed provide support to other SEASPAR programs or events as assigned. Duties may include driving participant supervision and serving in a support-staff capacity depending on program needs.

Motivate staff and participants to initiate success.

Be flexible to change when considering their needs.

Act as an advocate for participants when necessary.

Provide behavior management when necessary.

Be dependable and punctual.

Encourage participation and development of friendships with other participants in the program.

Gather load transport and set up equipment as necessary.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Must be able to sit 70% of the workday. Must be able to carry equipment up to 35 lbs. for up to 100 feet lift equipment/participants up to 50 lbs. and push participants in wheelchairs. Must be able to transfer individuals from wheelchairs to stationary seats including restroom transfers. Must be able to drive agency vehicles and operate wheelchair lifts and tie-downs. Must have the ability to use telephone computer and office equipment and access files in cabinets. Must have mobility to move from one facility to another during the workday. Must have regular and predictable on-site attendance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or transfer up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Worker Traits

Demonstration of enthusiasm strong interpersonal skills communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people with disabilities SEASPAR staff SEASPAR member entity staff parents/guardians participants school personnel and community groups as well as members of the general public.

Use good safety awareness judgement and follow policies; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment following manufacturer safety instructions; and follow agency ergonomic procedures.

Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Manage difficult or emotional patron situations; respond promptly to patron needs; solicit patron feedback to improve service; and respond to requests for service and assisting.

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; and participate in meetings.

Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; be able to interpret written information; and present clear legible handwriting.

Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgement; support and explain reasoning for decisions; and include appropriate people in decision making process.

Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

Demonstrate consistent attendance and arrival at meetings and appointments on time.

Apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Required Education and Experience

• The EAGLES Site Director should hold a high school diploma; college degree preferred.
• Two years of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Hold a valid drivers license.
• Have CPR/First Aid certifications or be able to obtain them within six months.
• 21 years of age or older and able to perform the job functions independently of others.
• Available to commit to working Monday-Friday approximately 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. year-round with designated holiday breaks.

Condition of Employment

The EAGLES Site Director must be an Illinois licensed driver provide and insure their own car and use their own car for SEASPAR business; pass the pre-placement physical and background check.

Location and Schedule

The EAGLES Site Director works at the Brookfield Municipal Building located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield. Regular program hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must have regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Compensation

In exchange for your time and talent this position offers competitive compensation with a pay range of $20-$24 per hour based on experience and qualifications in addition to medical dental vision and life insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan medical and dependent flexible spending account and paid time off (including holiday vacation personal and sick).

FLSA Status

Non-exempt.

SEASPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer which has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the agency which bases employment upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of an individuals actual or perceived race (including but not limited to traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) color religion sex gender (including gender identity and expression) age national origin citizenship status work authorization status ancestry marital status veteran status disability association with a person with a disability sexual orientation genetic information unfavorable discharge from military service or military status civil union partnership order of protection status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Superintendent of Administrative Services at

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