Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Specialist

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time

Description

Job description

Work-life 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 part-time 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 non-disqualifying 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: Part-time

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

Requirements

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:

Part-timeDescriptionJob descriptionWork-life 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 OverviewReach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based...