Inclusive Leisure Assistant

The Inclusive Leisure Assistant is responsible for providing quality recreation based services for the Adult Recreation Program and/or After School Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) include the following: 

• Interacts with participants in a respectful, age-appropriate, and culturally-appropriate manner by honoring participant preferences and requests, in conjunction with behavior plans and care information.

• Works cooperatively with Respite Coordinator to provide interesting and stimulating program activities that are appropriate for most participants, which include recreation and educational enrichment.

• Provides individualized assistance to participants in recreation and after school activities, as needed.

• Acts as an appropriate role model for participants.

• Encourages participants to socialize, communicate, and fulfill needs independently.

• Redirects participants through positive actions.

• Reports all possible cases of illness to the Respite Coordinator, and provides assistance to participants that become ill while at the center.

• Ensures the safety of each participant by monitoring activities, maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment, and participating in safety training and emergency drills. 

• Reports suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of participants immediately per program and agency policies and procedures.

• Provides quality specialized services while being mindful of resource usage.

• Participates in department and team meetings as scheduled.

• Participates in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required.

*NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES*

• Serves as back-up to various program staff, by providing coverage of all work teams, personal cares in the absence of the regular staff member, and a summary of events upon their return.

• Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out 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.

• A high school diploma, GED, or HSED required. 

• Some experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. 

• Successful physical examination/TB test required.

• Current CPR, First Aid, CPI, and/or Universal Precautions training/license preferred.

• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance preferred. 

• A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for day programming.

Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate in a detailed and consistent manner with Respite Coordinator and other program staff.

• Awareness of disability issues.

• Ability to interact with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and display strong customer relation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to problem-solve issues.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.  

• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.  

• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.

• Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly.

EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:

Includes, but is not limited to:  

• Telephone

• Computer

• Copy Machine

• Calculator

• Fax Machine

• Assistive technology and adaptive devices

• Durable Medical Equipment (as required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds. 

• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching.

• Perform 1 to 2 person transfers from chair to toilet and back; from floor to chair and back.  

• May be required to drive, and transport clients, which includes assisting individuals in and out of vehicles.

• Will be exposed to loud/noisy environments.