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Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation

the Rockford Park District

Rockford, IL | Full Time

$67k-97k (estimate)

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Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation

$67k-97k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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the Rockford Park District is Hiring a Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation Near Rockford, IL

Title	Teens Camp Program Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation
Department	Therapeutic Recreation
Status	Seasonal
Work Location	Various
Reports To	Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Wage	$15/hour
Position Description	With guidance from supervisor, implements adaptive techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and meet individual needs of participants.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System	Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System	Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement	The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition	To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness	Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Participate with, monitor, and assist participants for maximum participation at program site in all activities
With guidance from direct supervisor implement adaptive techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and meet individual needs of participants
Initiate, lead, and organize activities for program, considering safety and well-being of participants
Assist in identifying barriers, writing daily logs, track and evaluate participant program
Represent the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff and all other program visitors
Meet, greet, and communicate with parents/guardians and participants on a daily basis, reporting daily schedule, participation, success and behavior concerns
Exercise confidentiality in all aspects regarding the participants in programs
Complete business transactions correctly and on-time, submitting purchasing receipts, accident reports, daily logs, behavior incident reports and other information as requested by the Recreation Coordinator
Act as an interactive positive role model, lead by example, and use good judgment at all times
Set the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct
Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians, and staff
As a bus rider, meet bus at designated location on time, assist driver in reading directions and finding street names if need be. At each stop, assist passengers on and off van or bus, meet and greet families, collect medication and store properly, and distribute newsletters.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisor
Work as a team to provide care for physical needs, toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchairs, while following RPD guidelines for personal care
Maintain a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required
Be cheerful, positive and ready to play with participants everyday
Perform other duties as assigned