What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Internship - Therapeutic Recreation position at Rockford Park District?
Brief Description
TitleInclusion Internship - Therapeutic RecreationDepartmentTherapeutic RecreationStatusSummer Season: Monday through Friday various hours between 8:00am-5:30pm, (20-40 hours per week)Office LocationVariousReports ToTherapeutic Recreation CoordinatorPosition Description
An inclusion intern will work with individuals, primarily between the ages of 5-12 with various disabilities in a recreational camp or after school setting. An intern will work closely with 1 – 2 individuals to help them successfully participate in programs with their typically developing peers. They will gain knowledge and hands-on experience on how to adapt and modify activities, implement different behavior intervention techniques and how to utilize alternative communication methods. Interns may also gain exposure to the process of completing participant assessments and the development and implementation of an individualized care plan within the recreation setting. An intern will work closely and collaboratively with other staff members and agencies. The internship will provide the intern with practical experience, and important skills that will serve them in many future professional environments, particularly those that require inclusiveness and diversity awareness.
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe 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 SystemEvery 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 SystemLeadership 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 StatementThe 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 CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Operational Excellence
Education/Experience
Some Experience Working With Individuals With Disabilities Preferred.
Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative Of The Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Medium Work:
The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:
Eligibility for this position is limited to individuals currently enrolled as students at Rock Valley College.
TitleInclusion Internship - Therapeutic RecreationDepartmentTherapeutic RecreationStatusSummer Season: Monday through Friday various hours between 8:00am-5:30pm, (20-40 hours per week)Office LocationVariousReports ToTherapeutic Recreation CoordinatorPosition Description
An inclusion intern will work with individuals, primarily between the ages of 5-12 with various disabilities in a recreational camp or after school setting. An intern will work closely with 1 – 2 individuals to help them successfully participate in programs with their typically developing peers. They will gain knowledge and hands-on experience on how to adapt and modify activities, implement different behavior intervention techniques and how to utilize alternative communication methods. Interns may also gain exposure to the process of completing participant assessments and the development and implementation of an individualized care plan within the recreation setting. An intern will work closely and collaboratively with other staff members and agencies. The internship will provide the intern with practical experience, and important skills that will serve them in many future professional environments, particularly those that require inclusiveness and diversity awareness.
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUESAgency VisionTo be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.Agency MissionThe Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.Vision & Planning SystemThe 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 SystemEvery 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 SystemLeadership 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 StatementThe 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 CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENTDefinitionTo work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.ConnectednessDepartments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Operational Excellence
- Participates with, monitors, and assists participants for maximum participation within art programs
- With guidance from supervisor, implements adaptive techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and meet individual needs of participants
- Assists in identifying barriers, writing daily logs, tracks and evaluates participant program, and communicates with parents/guardians
- Exercises confidentiality in all aspects regarding the participants in programs
- Completes required paperwork correctly and on-time, accident reports, daily logs, behavior incident reports and other information as requested by the Recreation Coordinator
- Acts as an interactive positive role model, leads by example, and uses good judgment at all times
- Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisor
- Works as a team to provide care for physical needs, toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchairs, while following RPD guidelines for personal care
- Maintains a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required
- May be required to work alongside other departments and agencies as an effective team member
- Implement behavior management and intervention techniques to assist with participant success within the program
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
Some Experience Working With Individuals With Disabilities Preferred.
Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative Of The Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must maintain a Valid Driver's License
- Experience writing and implementing positive behavior plans.
- Experience working with various designs of communication to include picture systems.
- Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants
- Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive
- Flexibility to work at various locations as assignments are subject to change during the length of the season
- Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player
- Ability to work in stressful conditions, including situations involving disability related needs and dissatisfied customers
- Ability to use computer programs for creating and retrieving reports and schedules.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED training (Can be obtained through Rockford Park District as determined necessary by supervisor)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Medium Work:
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force rarely
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
- This is a physically active position that involves stamina
- Mobility to various locations
The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:
- Exposure to outdoor elements, weather, hazardous vegetation, insect bites
Eligibility for this position is limited to individuals currently enrolled as students at Rock Valley College.
