<p>Eligibility for this position is limited to individuals currently enrolled as students at Rock Valley College.</p> <p>TitleTeen Specialty Programming Intern - Therapeutic RecreationDepartmentTherapeutic RecreationStatusSummer Semester (June-August): Various hours between 7:30am-5:30pm, (30-40 hours per week)Office LocationVariousReports ToTherapeutic Recreation CoordinatorPosition Description</p> <p>The Teen Specialty Programming intern will work with individuals between the ages of 11-22 with various disabilities in a recreational camp setting. An intern will work closely with other staff members to support and engage campers in various recreational activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience. This will include assisting in organizing and leading activities such as arts and crafts, sports, walks, life skills activities, and more, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of the campers. An intern will be responsible for working collaboratively with others, adapting communication strategies, implementing individualized care plans and behavior intervention techniques. An Intern will develop confidence in their ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and abilities, preparing them for a wide range of professional environments.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTUREDefinitionSustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned</p> <p>Operational Excellence</p> <ul> <li>Participate with, monitor, and assist participants for maximum participation at program site in all activities </li><li>With guidance from direct supervisor implement adaptive techniques and intervention strategies to allow for maximum program participation and meet individual needs of participants </li><li>Initiate, lead, and organize activities for program, considering safety and well-being of participants </li><li>Assist in identifying barriers, writing daily logs, track and evaluate participant program </li><li>Represent the Park District in a friendly and positive manner when communicating with program participants, parents/guardians, staff and all other program visitors </li><li>Meet, greet, and communicate with parents/guardians and participants on a daily basis, reporting daily schedule, participation, success and behavior concerns </li><li>Exercise confidentiality in all aspects regarding the participants in programs </li><li>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 </li><li>Act as an interactive positive role model, lead by example, and use good judgment at all times </li><li>Set the tone for positive behavior and discipline using positive reinforcement for a safe environment for all participants following RPD code of conduct </li><li>Help enforce program policy and procedures using positive communication with program participants, parents/guardians, and staff </li><li>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. </li><li>Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions as determined by supervisor </li><li>Work as a team to provide care for physical needs, toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchairs, while following RPD guidelines for personal care </li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attend safety training programs and educational in-service trainings as required </li><li>Be cheerful, positive and ready to play with participants everyday </li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education/Experience</p> <p>Some experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.</p> <p>Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age </li><li>Must have reliable transportation </li><li>Experience writing and implementing positive behavior plans. </li><li>Experience working with various designs of communication to include picture systems. </li><li>Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants </li><li>Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive </li><li>Flexibility to work at various locations as assignments are subject to change during the length of the season </li><li>Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player </li><li>Ability to work in stressful conditions, including situations involving disability related needs and dissatisfied customers </li><li>Ability to use computer programs for creating and retrieving reports and schedules. </li><li>First Aid, CPR, and AED training (Can be obtained through Rockford Park District as determined necessary by supervisor) </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Medium work:</p> <ul> <li> <p></p> </li><li>Exerting up to 100 pounds of force rarely <p></p> </li><li> <p>Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally</p> </li><li> <p>Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.</p> </li><li> <p>This is a physically active position that involves stamina</p> </li><li> <p>Mobility to various locations</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to outdoor elements, weather, hazardous vegetation, insect bites </li></ul>