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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Inclusive Leisure Assistant is responsible for providing quality recreation-based services for the Adult Recreation Program. 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 Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Program Manager to provide interesting and stimulating program activities that are appropriate for most participants, which include recreation and educational enrichment. Completes and maintains accurate records of all activities and required paperwork (weekly logs, attendance sheets, etc) in a timely manner. Ensures the facility is prepared and ready for activities (opening doors, turning on lights, preparing any special equipment and/or supplies for the activity, etc) 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 Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Program Manager 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... For full info follow application link. Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our agency\'s success depends on qualified individuals regardless of their age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, veteran status, arrest record, conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, military participation, genetic testing, submitting to honesty testing, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer\'s premises during non-working hours. Employees may not be harassed in the workplace based on their protected status nor retaliated against for filing a complaint, for assisting with a complaint, or for opposing discrimination in the workplace. Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin Revised August 1, 2016 Page 20 We will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/99B8DEC1999A42BA